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vicarzStopped by my house and nothing changed; no news is not good news. I did read the permits in the window, one noted failed inspections across the board. It didn't say why, though this fits the whole permitting paperwork issue. UGH.
Called GEICO and they indeed have that claim on file, but very incomplete information. The adjuster isn't in until Monday. I pulled a broken taillight (turn signal) out of the back and may replace it to avoid getting pulled over. Right now the turn light in the rear doesn't light (bulb was smashed) and as it's out, the front one blinks as a furious fuse-endangering pace. I do not want any excuse to be pulled over so I may just replace the bulb right away.
I'm almost looking forward to replacing my car though it's such a good bargain. It's utterly reliable, but needs a bunch of predictable things: gasket for the cover, timing belt/water pump, rattle in the exhaust system returned, pass window switch is dying and the motor as well, many bumps and bruises, the headlight covers need re-clearing, and it just isn't any good for moving large objects without a functional hatchback. It handles great but has low hp and the gear ratio was set back when the speed limit was 55...newer cars go faster in lower revs.
KBB online shows a value of $2,862.
Do I get another stick shift? It's holds me back from other purchases, and when I get surgery a clutch might prevent me from driving.
Will I be disappointed if they fix it? No used car will be as reliable as this one that I have cared for as the first owner, never missing an oil change.
Called GEICO and they indeed have that claim on file, but very incomplete information. The adjuster isn't in until Monday. I pulled a broken taillight (turn signal) out of the back and may replace it to avoid getting pulled over. Right now the turn light in the rear doesn't light (bulb was smashed) and as it's out, the front one blinks as a furious fuse-endangering pace. I do not want any excuse to be pulled over so I may just replace the bulb right away.
I'm almost looking forward to replacing my car though it's such a good bargain. It's utterly reliable, but needs a bunch of predictable things: gasket for the cover, timing belt/water pump, rattle in the exhaust system returned, pass window switch is dying and the motor as well, many bumps and bruises, the headlight covers need re-clearing, and it just isn't any good for moving large objects without a functional hatchback. It handles great but has low hp and the gear ratio was set back when the speed limit was 55...newer cars go faster in lower revs.
KBB online shows a value of $2,862.
Do I get another stick shift? It's holds me back from other purchases, and when I get surgery a clutch might prevent me from driving.
Will I be disappointed if they fix it? No used car will be as reliable as this one that I have cared for as the first owner, never missing an oil change.
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Date: 2014-10-04 04:48 pm (UTC)If you like stick shift better, you should test drive some tiptronic and/or paddle shifter options. They can be set for manual or automatic control, no clutch, and the VW and Toyota ones I've used were really really good.
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Date: 2014-10-05 01:51 am (UTC)