Greeny Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 because miracles really do happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_annoying_one Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 A car bill under $1000? Better start prayin’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeny Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, The_annoying_one said: A car bill under $1000? Better start prayin’. You misunderstood. I'm going to steal all the donations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_annoying_one Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, Greeny said: You misunderstood. I'm going to steal all the donations. I guess I did misunderstand and I apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobdog Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 You can’t even buy the parts you need from Rock Auto for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I don't think i have ever spent even close to $1000 in one go on car repair or maintenance. Excluding tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeny Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 19 minutes ago, Rogue_Alphonse said: I don't think i have ever spent even close to $1000 in one go on car repair or maintenance. Excluding tires. Towing fees. Labor. New starter. New battery. Shit adds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I've exceeded $1000 when replacing a transmission twice but a stack for a starter and battery? Ooooooof. So let me ask, did you get an independent wrecker to tow you to the shop of your choice or did you just google a shop and they said "we'll come get it and bill ya" Not being critical, just asking because if the latter, I can totally see where they got that bill up to a stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 52 minutes ago, scoobdog said: You can’t even buy the parts you need from Rock Auto for that. Maybe trade in the Sherman tank, Master p. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeny Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, André Toulon said: I've exceeded $1000 when replacing a transmission twice but a stack for a starter and battery? Ooooooof. So let me ask, did you get an independent wrecker to tow you to the shop of your choice or did you just google a shop and they said "we'll come get it and bill ya" Not being critical, just asking because if the latter, I can totally see where they got that bill up to a stack. The only shop close to my home that I know had the equipment to tow it. It was stranded about 20 miles away. It wouldn't start and after they looked at it I guess they assumed it needed to be reprogrammed because they said the starter was getting power and all the wiring looked good. They did replace the battery though because they said it was shot, but they needed to take it to a dealership for the reprogramming. Idk if they even did that but the guy from the shop called me and told me they said they had to put a starter in it. I'm assuming they're going to charge me for the initial tow, the tow to the dealership, and the tow back to their shop. That's where I'm assuming a lot of the total will come from. I'm probably getting ripped off but like Hell am I going to buy a car right now. And I got a good deal on this one to begin with when I bought it 6 years ago and haven't really had to put much money into it until now, so if this keeps it going for a few more years I guess I can live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobdog Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, André Toulon said: Maybe trade in the Sherman tank, Master p. I mean I do get the better shit, but I’m mostly kidding. Batteries are fucking expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 5 hours ago, scoobdog said: I mean I do get the better shit, but I’m mostly kidding. Batteries are fucking expensive though. Ok, yeah...I don't skimp on batteries. Them shit from Walmart are trash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeny Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 $1142. Fuck you, God. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Me Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 oof dude…that sucks. Luckily I’ve never had a car issue like that that wasn’t covered under warrantee. Or at least paid for by someone else’s insurance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeny Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 18 minutes ago, Still Me said: oof dude…that sucks. Luckily I’ve never had a car issue like that that wasn’t covered under warrantee. Or at least paid for by someone else’s insurance I'm honestly not that upset about it. I get paid today and my paycheck more than covers it. And I have ways to make the money back without too much effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 20 hours ago, Greeny said: Towing fees. Labor. New starter. New battery. Shit adds up. Jesus fuck. For future reference, if a starter decides to ass out, you can usually lightly rap on it with a hammer and it'll "un-stick" itself. At least it would be enough to drive it to where you can have it repaired and save you that tow bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Alphonse Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 13 hours ago, André Toulon said: Ok, yeah...I don't skimp on batteries. Them shit from Walmart are trash Every 2 years I tweak the negative post with a big ass channel lock... which breaks that cell, so then I can warranty it out. Perpetual free batteries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeny Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Rogue_Alphonse said: Jesus fuck. For future reference, if a starter decides to ass out, you can usually lightly rap on it with a hammer and it'll "un-stick" itself. At least it would be enough to drive it to where you can have it repaired and save you that tow bill. Yeah, we did that. Even I know that much, and I know less about cars than anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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