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Reverend_Smitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-12-05 04:27 PM
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My car is so gonna break down soon
the roof is leaking, the AC won't work, the breaks are squealing, the ignition is having trouble turning over (that just started today) and every now and then it will stall out.

I've got to get rid of this fucking thing and fast. Problem is I don't have a lot of money and the cash that I would get from my old POS would help my car search out, but I also have to drive it every day to get to work. My uncle knows a guy who is selling a car (with about 80,000 miles) for $5,000 (hopefully he can knock it down to about 4,500) and it's in great condition unfortunately as it stands now I only have about 3,900. Which I could get something but more than likely it would be from one of those shady lots in the city that sell you crappy lemons. Hopefully I can get my dad to front me some cash and I can buy it, but I really hate borrowing money. I absolutely CANNOT keep my current car much longer because starting in the fall semester I have to drive from campus to a high school every day for a requirement in my major. It won't last the commute.

AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH this fucking sucks!!!!!!!! Why the hell is the starter going all of the sudden????!!!!!!! :banghead:
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patrice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-12-05 04:30 PM
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1. Sometimes I Hate cars.
Wouldn't it be nice if public transportation were real?
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Reverend_Smitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-12-05 04:36 PM
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3. I much prefer public transportation
unfortunately I live in the burbs and go to school in the middle of South Jersey farmland. There is no such thing.

I wish I didn't have to do this high school thing in the fall because I would just hold onto my car and save for another year and get something better or just apply for grad school in big city
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notadmblnd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-12-05 04:34 PM
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2. get a scooter?
nt
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Reverend_Smitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-12-05 04:37 PM
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4. no can do
In the fall I would have to drive on 295 every day which is a main hub road to Camden and Philly
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FLSurfer Donating Member (350 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-12-05 04:47 PM
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5. I feel your pain Reverend, I drive a
Volkswagon Van. I don't even have a stereo.

Back when I lived in Italy, I used to just back into spots and make sure I was on atleast a slight hill. Pushed started a car for an entire summer.

I don't really expect you to do that.

If I can help, I'd be glad to. Starter and brakes a easy fixes.
Are you in FL?
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Reverend_Smitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-12-05 05:08 PM
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6. No I'm in NJ
but thanks for the offer :hi:
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FLSurfer Donating Member (350 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-12-05 05:44 PM
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7. Anytime
But I guess it won't be soon, unless you fly :P
Good luck with your car.
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