My poor neighbor
By murdock
1 Dec 2023 3:02 pm in The Water Cooler Chat Room
1 Dec 2023 6:39 pm
impartialobserver » 01 Dec 2023, 7:36 pm » wrote: ↑ If my car was to need a new transmission.. I would just sell it for parts or junk it. While I can do electrical and small stuff like alternator, starter, spark plugs, battery, fuel pump, etc.. I am in no way equipped to do quality work on a transmission.
You would junk out a car worth multiple thousands of dollars because it needs a transmission? Makes no sense.
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1 Dec 2023 7:00 pm
In most late model cars, yes... but give me an old Honda or Chevy with a manual tranny that's gone bad, and I'm swapping that out all day.
Cars from about the mid 2000's to present, are pretty much disposables. A major drive train issue renders them junk. At least to the average consumer
Cars from about the mid 2000's to present, are pretty much disposables. A major drive train issue renders them junk. At least to the average consumer
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1 Dec 2023 7:30 pm
They can be fixed.RedheadedStranger » 01 Dec 2023, 8:00 pm » wrote: ↑ In most late model cars, yes... but give me an old Honda or Chevy with a manual tranny that's gone bad, and I'm swapping that out all day.
Cars from about the mid 2000's to present, are pretty much disposables. A major drive train issue renders them junk. At least to the average consumer
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1 Dec 2023 7:31 pm
impartialobserver » 01 Dec 2023, 7:36 pm » wrote: ↑ If my car was to need a new transmission.. I would just sell it for parts or junk it. While I can do electrical and small stuff like alternator, starter, spark plugs, battery, fuel pump, etc.. I am in no way equipped to do quality work on a transmission.
Why not let someone fix it?
He's dead Jim!
1 Dec 2023 7:43 pm
Of course they can, but the cost/return factor always comes into play.
I drive an '08 Tundra with almost 275K on the clock... all original drivetrain.
If my tranny crapped out, it wouldn't necessarily be worth spending 3K plus on a new one with a power plant that is just about at the end of its life, right?
The truck itself may be worth 10 as is... and with a new tranny, maybe 12 with the mileage on the engine.
Why not junk it, and just find another $12k truck just like it with less that 200K on it, and get another 75 to 100K out of it?
See how that works?
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1 Dec 2023 8:02 pm
RedheadedStranger » 01 Dec 2023, 8:43 pm » wrote: ↑ Of course they can, but the cost/return factor always comes into play.
I drive an '08 Tundra with almost 275K on the clock... all original drivetrain.
If my tranny crapped out, it wouldn't necessarily be worth spending 3K plus on a new one with a power plant that is just about at the end of its life, right?
The truck itself may be worth 10 as is... and with a new tranny, maybe 12 with the mileage on the engine.
Why not junk it, and just find another $12k truck just like it with less that 200K on it, and get another 75 to 100K out of it?
See how that works?
I know exactly how it works, but I have an ulterior motive.
He's dead Jim!
1 Dec 2023 8:18 pm
If you're a mechanic, then your motive is money.murdock » 01 Dec 2023, 9:02 pm » wrote: ↑ I know exactly how it works, but I have an ulterior motive.
I have no issue with that whatsoever. I'm just looking at it from a consumer's point of view.
If I can break even on a vehicle, I'm good with that... but I'm not going negative if I can help it.
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1 Dec 2023 8:25 pm
RedheadedStranger » 01 Dec 2023, 9:18 pm » wrote: ↑ If you're a mechanic, then your motive is money.
I have no issue with that whatsoever. I'm just looking at it from a consumer's point of view.
If I can break even on a vehicle, I'm good with that... but I'm not going negative if I can help it.
Yep, worked on the tricky bastards for a long time!
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2 Dec 2023 3:50 am
Someone like you?
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2 Dec 2023 3:57 am
murdock » 01 Dec 2023, 4:25 pm » wrote: ↑ Clearly this stupid bitch can't see where he asked me to fix it. It's beyond strange how you can be so out of touch.
I bet ya couldn't even do the job right.
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Bob
2 Dec 2023 4:01 am
Tell neighbor that Bob will get the transmission rebuilt for less GREENIES and lifetime warranty.murdock » 01 Dec 2023, 4:02 pm » wrote: ↑ Wants me to fix his transmission for him, but I declined. We aren't friends, the only time spoke to me was to say he didn't have time to shake hands with me 8 years ago. He won't find anyone in this town who can fix it, other than getting a dealer reman and sometimes those are bad. Besides after 40 years of that stuff I don't wanna do anymore. Hell I'd have to go all the way to fort Worth for parts and it's not worth it. He don't wanna pay what it's worth either. So looks like he will roll the dice with the wrecking yards.
Show neighbor who you really are. Show him your avatar as well.
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2 Dec 2023 8:27 am
SOCKSAVINGS » 02 Dec 2023, 5:01 am » wrote: ↑ Tell neighbor that Bob will get the transmission rebuilt for less GREENIES and lifetime warranty.
Show neighbor who you really are. Show him your avatar as well.
change your diaper
change your avatar
Suk my dick with your moms ***.
He's dead Jim!
2 Dec 2023 8:28 am
SOCKSAVINGS » 02 Dec 2023, 4:57 am » wrote: ↑ I bet ya couldn't even do the job right.
Change your avatar
Change your diaper
Bob
Suck my dick with your mom ***.
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2 Dec 2023 8:30 am
Suck my dick with your moms ***.SOCKSAVINGS » 02 Dec 2023, 4:57 am » wrote: ↑ I bet ya couldn't even do the job right.
Change your avatar
Change your diaper
Bob
He's dead Jim!
2 Dec 2023 8:31 am
A spineless *** like you would have to pay cash up front.
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2 Dec 2023 9:18 am
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Bob
2 Dec 2023 9:21 am
Murdock diddles animals and children
Bob
2 Dec 2023 9:21 am
His diaper rash is itching.
2 Dec 2023 9:25 am
Suck my dick with your moms ***.
He's dead Jim!
2 Dec 2023 9:38 am
Good observation
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