tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11967806.post6290987312898258064..comments2024-02-16T21:23:06.989-05:00Comments on ksquest: Swamp Trip: Check. Home: Check. Walter: Check. Good Thing, Because I'm Up To My Ass in Alligators Again.khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06430423256832961746noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11967806.post-90711140702844544792008-03-12T15:49:00.000-04:002008-03-12T15:49:00.000-04:00I know I'm funny that way about cars, but I figure...I know I'm funny that way about cars, but I figure that whatever I have into the vehicle already is a "sunk cost". When I view it that way, I then compare what it will cost me to get my current broken vehicle repaired and back to good running condition versus what it will cost me to purchase a comparable replacement vehicle (keeping in mind that any used vehicle purchase has the possibility of including the purchase of one or more "deferred maintenance" issues that aren't apparent at the time of sale).<BR/><BR/>It has frequently been the case that paying a big repair bill ends up being the most cost-effective approach, which has the added benefit of lower uncertainty versus buying another used car with unknown issues (and they all do).<BR/><BR/>A blown engine is pretty bad though, especially if the rest of the car has major cosmetic or other issues.Desert Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656526816699347744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11967806.post-65130170123705340662008-03-12T13:41:00.000-04:002008-03-12T13:41:00.000-04:00Ah, Nancy. Yup. It's gone off to the Great Car Y...Ah, Nancy. Yup. It's gone off to the Great Car Yard in the sky, forevermore.<BR/><BR/>Do I hope that $8 grand shows up soon? Oh boy.<BR/><BR/>Pretty Lady, it's been non-stop around here. Yoikes! But, also, surprisingly calm throughout. Odd, but good.<BR/><BR/>mr. bud, I see we see eye to eye on Car Requirements too, bro. Those are my own exact first questions. (Then comes gas mileage.)<BR/><BR/>This baby can hold VERY large plants, huge piles of 2x4's, really big rocks, and my scooter. It has a trailer hitch, and it fits my scooter platform perfectly.<BR/><BR/>It can sleep not just me but me and Walter together, comfortably.<BR/><BR/>The sun roof part isn't on the list because living in Florida, I finally get enough sunshine. So even though it may have one, I can't remember. I think you maybe were thinking of using it for the far end of the 2x4, though, rather than sunshine. ;-) This vehicle can handle haulage. OH, yes. <BR/><BR/>And comfort? It even has a seat warmer in case your butt gets too cold. I kid you not.<BR/><BR/>Keeping in mind I don't do cars, this baby is about as close to perfect as I could find. I hear it's called a *mid-sized SUV.* The only imperfection, of course, would be that gas mileage thing. <BR/><BR/>Luckily, neither of us commutes to work. I don't drive much locally except for doctor visits and rx/food runs, and that's usually once a week max. Then, of course, I love my pleasure drives. Those will cost me fuel.<BR/><BR/>But the extreme increase in physical comfort - not to mention, safety - is way, way worth it.<BR/><BR/>Yeah. I want that car.<BR/><BR/>kat, you know, I think cars do this on purpose sometimes. I left a comment over at your house: I've no doubt the Saturn and your car got together on this, and planned the WHOLE damn thing just to make us miserable.<BR/><BR/>argh!<BR/><BR/>I feel YOUR pain too! I'll send up some prayers and positive energies on the car front for you. On all fronts, actually.<BR/><BR/>And thank you! It really was a great trip. I refuse to let the demise of the Saturn ruin that.<BR/><BR/>Jean, now I wish I'd been driving with mine crossed too. heh! We think the Isuzu bit will come right for us, but we're on pins and needles a bit until that happens. I should know better in a couple days.<BR/><BR/>Swamp pix coming shortly - now that Walter's gone...khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430423256832961746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11967806.post-82149524749472516262008-03-12T10:31:00.000-04:002008-03-12T10:31:00.000-04:00I drive with my fingers crossed.Hope the Izusu pla...I drive with my fingers crossed.<BR/><BR/>Hope the Izusu plans work out.<BR/>Looking forward to the swamp pics :-)Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099808690177823190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11967806.post-57326021088762692322008-03-11T22:53:00.000-04:002008-03-11T22:53:00.000-04:00oh, by the way = WELCOME HOME and glad you had an ...oh, by the way = WELCOME HOME and glad you had an enjoyable trip, dead car notwithstanding. :)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01367064141753344111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11967806.post-22455692495480085832008-03-11T22:52:00.000-04:002008-03-11T22:52:00.000-04:00Ya know... what the $#!#$@#!$ is UP with cars dyin...Ya know... what the $#!#$@#!$ is UP with cars dying?! My car died permanently too and was officially diagnosed as such today. Or rather, "More to repair than it's worth, so give it up already!"<BR/><BR/>and the van needs a new CV joint... SOON.<BR/><BR/>Money?<BR/><BR/>Zilch.<BR/><BR/>ack!<BR/><BR/>So yeah... I feel your pain!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01367064141753344111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11967806.post-4590410498763954002008-03-11T15:09:00.000-04:002008-03-11T15:09:00.000-04:00i guess the question would be.. How tall a plant w...i guess the question would be.. How tall a plant will it hold? (sun roof?) and or... trailer hitch?<BR/><BR/>i always ask. where do you put a 2x4 in that thing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11967806.post-41147362048985367882008-03-11T01:01:00.000-04:002008-03-11T01:01:00.000-04:00Endless excitement! Glad you're home okay.Endless excitement! Glad you're home okay.Pretty Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342833918614545778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11967806.post-69514105512289430812008-03-11T00:45:00.000-04:002008-03-11T00:45:00.000-04:00Your Ms Saturn.......dead??Oh MAN.I hope the 7 gra...Your Ms Saturn.......dead??<BR/><BR/>Oh MAN.<BR/><BR/>I hope the 7 grand comes in good time.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12629439279545629954noreply@blogger.com