tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post99782808414006238..comments2023-12-27T13:35:09.431-07:00Comments on Exile in Portales: Uh-Oh. We're HERE.Buckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-6211260846428164852011-05-27T12:43:54.744-06:002011-05-27T12:43:54.744-06:00wilko: It's good to have a garage, innit? I&...wilko: It's good to have a garage, innit? I'll pass on the hoist, even tho it would make a great lawn ornament.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-53789853267194333442011-05-27T11:19:49.114-06:002011-05-27T11:19:49.114-06:00Son #3 pulled the engine and transmission outta hi...Son #3 pulled the engine and transmission outta his 1998 Miata which led to a loss of my garage for 6 weeks. Now I'm the proud owner of an engine hoist, engine stand, compressor etc. <br />What a mess but it all works after about everything was either replaced or machined to like new condition on engine and transmission along with new brakes.<br />I'll give you a great deal on an engine hoist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-42424242270111665032011-05-25T10:23:10.465-06:002011-05-25T10:23:10.465-06:00Heh. I was wonderin'...Heh. I was wonderin'...Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-5144774458484421702011-05-25T10:22:27.264-06:002011-05-25T10:22:27.264-06:00I swear Blogger's haunted, or takiung a bad tr...I swear Blogger's haunted, or takiung a bad trip on acid. That comment was supposed to be on the Black Sheep Squadron post.Moogie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05665429537064900337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-59154905563589556592011-05-25T10:22:25.576-06:002011-05-25T10:22:25.576-06:00Moogie: Sad is what's happening to my checkbo...Moogie: Sad is what's happening to my checkbook. TGH lives on.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-68717033963757728732011-05-25T10:20:10.212-06:002011-05-25T10:20:10.212-06:00Maybe it'll let me comment now. Sheesh.
Yes....Maybe it'll let me comment now. Sheesh.<br /><br />Yes. Very sad. The passing of an era.Moogie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05665429537064900337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-80011537925089781992011-05-25T10:19:14.050-06:002011-05-25T10:19:14.050-06:00Morgan: Nothing lasts forever, unfortunately, but...Morgan: Nothing lasts forever, unfortunately, but you set some sort o' record with Bessie. I don't think I'll get NEAR the miles out o' TGH as you got out o' Bessie. TGH is in the rather unique position of possibly bein' the last car I'll ever own.<br /><br />Dan S: I think I might be downgrading on the shocks. I was told TGH had Bilsteins on it when I bought it (the top o' the line sport suspension option, with Torsen diff, yadda, yadda) and that's what I wanted to go with again. The parts guy at the Mazda store said the VIN indicated I only had the "sport suspension," one tick down on the option sheet. But then again, his info also said I have an automatic. Wrong! But we went with the "sport" option... Bilsteins are pretty pricey.<br /><br />D Dan: If I were independently wealthy I'd give Leno a run for his money in the car department. But I'm not... as a matter o' fact I lean to the cheap-ass side o' the equation... so I'm a buy and hold kinda guy. Unless I get burned. I had a SAAB once that I absolutely HATED and I only kept that car for three years. I traded it off as soon as it was paid for.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-39868077359094718892011-05-24T23:08:29.408-06:002011-05-24T23:08:29.408-06:00Buck, I just dropped a bundle on my old Jag's ...Buck, I just dropped a bundle on my old Jag's repairs, so I feel yore pain. But on that other front, I'm afraid that since the late '70s (basically when I could afford it) we've traded for a new main car approximately every 3 years. Maybe it's because I pushed around too many old wrecks when I was in my 20s and 30s. I know I don't like to worry about maintenance and I do truly enjoy cars, lots of them. I'm committed to one woman but when it comes to automobiles, I admit I'm a fickle old rake.Dapper Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230099347154360809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-19338191793437423512011-05-24T16:25:08.495-06:002011-05-24T16:25:08.495-06:00I think your smart to repair, especially if you li...I think your smart to repair, especially if you like the car. Plus since you are replacing part like shocks/struts you can upgrade. I believe that a properly maintained car can easily see a million miles if one wanted that kind of use. Vehicles don't wear out, the parts do. Modern vehicles are so far superior starting say mid 90's and believe it or not just as easy to fix in most case's. Its the cost of parts and labor that kills you, but thats anouther topic.Dan Stackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09035220766185836543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-19837364255295356262011-05-24T16:05:34.013-06:002011-05-24T16:05:34.013-06:00Sorry about that, I know that sucks. Late in Bessi...Sorry about that, I know that sucks. Late in Bessie's decline, the owner of the repair shop opened the latest brand-new work order on my behalf and said "there's a phrase to describe what you need to start thinking about: The macro-economics of the last dollar spent!" Actually, I think that was the one where the head gasket blew, and they called a couple hours later to quote me $2,500. At that point, I had to agree the time had come.<br /><br />If it's any encouragement, this was approaching ten years past the clutch replacement. That's a lotta road, especially when you add it all up. Hope this is just a temporary spike in the Hornet's maintenance excitement record.mkfreeberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265933747192068934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-13838241140151881462011-05-24T14:22:08.344-06:002011-05-24T14:22:08.344-06:00Ed: It helps that I really LIKE that car. She...Ed: It helps that I really LIKE that car. She's been very, very good to me.<br /><br />Lou: You're right on all counts, especially about new cars.<br /><br />Andy: Thanks... and I think you're spot-on, as well.<br /><br />Kris: This is a classic case of "whatever works for YOU."Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-81481144975606612552011-05-24T11:50:26.327-06:002011-05-24T11:50:26.327-06:00Ah I seem to be in the minority here. Last fall we...Ah I seem to be in the minority here. Last fall we reached this point with The Oracle's Jeep - a bad transmission (in a 4x4, no small thing) and a broken driver's seat ($1,500 minimum) lead us to consider the worth of the vehicle vs. the several thousands needed in repairs and attention.<br /><br />We opted for the car payment. New England winters are no friend and having a reliable 4x4 is essential when you live in the hinterlands as we do.Kris, in New Englandhttp://www.noodlingonit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-72815219202567501722011-05-24T11:04:48.389-06:002011-05-24T11:04:48.389-06:00Buck, I'm a buy & hold guy, too. Man...ju...Buck, I'm a buy & hold guy, too. Man...just the thought of a car note makes me ill.<br /><br />And, as few miles as you put on a car, fixing TGH up good should take you far in to this decade pretty maintenance free.<br /><br />Good decision, IMHO.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-23136588650768912892011-05-24T11:03:04.124-06:002011-05-24T11:03:04.124-06:00The Green Hornet will probably work for you for ye...The Green Hornet will probably work for you for years to come. My Camry is still going strong, but sometimes the thrill of buying a new car is sure tempting.Bag Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01885412195900280096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-33841385549080140762011-05-23T17:37:57.577-06:002011-05-23T17:37:57.577-06:00Good choice to get TGH repaired.
Even tho it will ...Good choice to get TGH repaired.<br />Even tho it will cost a wad of cash, you know it's been taken care of otherwise. Sure beats 72 "easy car payments"!!Scooney Adrifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09014731857174355364noreply@blogger.com