People suck- so does my van - Page 2

scaeagles · 03-26-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

I think this van needs to get the same treatment that the fax machine in Office Space received. Take it out into a deserted field somewhere and go at it with baseball bats. Sure, you won't be able to sell it afterwards, but it will feel really good.

Seriously though, so sorry to hear that you had to deal with all of this.

I think the Seinfeld stinky car might be a better way to go. Leave it in a place where it is likely to be stolen with keys in it and the door unlocked.

Nephythys · 03-26-2008, 12:08 PM

Should'a- saved the $500 on the repairs
Would'a- driven two reliable cars and had more time
Could'a- had an extra $500 for the trip

Should'a- Tested the car in the mountains
Would'a- known about the problem before hand
Could'a- saved all the time hassle and money on the loss and recovery of the van

I'm so exhausted from all of this that my emotions are running really high. If I could sell it for parts and even get $500 out of it I would be happy at this point.

It is at the shop- they have not looked at it yet. Will know more soon.

Kevy Baby · 03-26-2008, 12:55 PM

Not pour salt on the wound, but the dollar amount is actually much more than $500:

$529 - initial repair work
$315 - getting the van out of jail
$100 - ball and converter thing
$60 - gas for the guzzler

$1,004.00 - Grand Total (PLUS next round of repairs).

Have a nice day

Nephythys · 03-26-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Not pour salt on the wound, but the dollar amount is actually much more than $500:

$529 - initial repair work
$315 - getting the van out of jail
$100 - ball and converter thing
$60 - gas for the guzzler

$1,004.00 - Grand Total (PLUS next round of repairs).

Have a nice day

Yeah Kevy I knew that-

We do not plan to repair it again.

Snowflake · 03-26-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Not pour salt on the wound......snip snip

Have a nice day

Little Kevy Sunshine, aren't you?

Disneyphile · 03-26-2008, 04:41 PM

Well, it is customary for at least one thing to go bad for a wedding, and I'd say this is that one thing. It could actually have been much worse. But, your van took that one for the team!

Nephythys · 03-26-2008, 07:05 PM

Our wedding day was perfect.

Ok- so the shop is saying the water pump is not circulating the cooling fluid through the engine- that the radiator is staying cold. Not the case on the road as the radiator was HOT then- so I say this is likely a new problem or maybe the end result of whatever the problem was.

They changed it out two years ago-lifetime warranty- only labor $100.00

Not going to do it now though.

DreadPirateRoberts · 03-26-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

Our wedding day was perfect.

Ok- so the shop is saying the water pump is not circulating the cooling fluid through the engine- that the radiator is staying cold. Not the case on the road as the radiator was HOT then- so I say this is likely a new problem or maybe the end result of whatever the problem was.

They changed it out two years ago-lifetime warranty- only labor $100.00

Not going to do it now though.

stuck thermostat?

Kevy Baby · 03-27-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

stuck thermostat?

I was thinking either that or the water pump. Thermostat is relatively cheap, so I would suggest that.

DreadPirateRoberts · 03-27-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I was thinking either that or the water pump. Thermostat is relatively cheap, so I would suggest that.

Yep, try the cheap easy things first.

03-26-2008, 12:08 PM	#12
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	Should'a- saved the $500 on the repairs Would'a- driven two reliable cars and had more time Could'a- had an extra $500 for the trip Should'a- Tested the car in the mountains Would'a- known about the problem before hand Could'a- saved all the time hassle and money on the loss and recovery of the van I'm so exhausted from all of this that my emotions are running really high. If I could sell it for parts and even get $500 out of it I would be happy at this point. It is at the shop- they have not looked at it yet. Will know more soon.
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03-26-2008, 12:55 PM	#13
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Not pour salt on the wound, but the dollar amount is actually much more than $500: $529 - initial repair work $315 - getting the van out of jail $100 - ball and converter thing $60 - gas for the guzzler $1,004.00 - Grand Total (PLUS next round of repairs). Have a nice day __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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03-26-2008, 04:41 PM	#16
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Well, it is customary for at least one thing to go bad for a wedding, and I'd say this is that one thing. It could actually have been much worse. But, your van took that one for the team!
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03-26-2008, 07:05 PM	#17
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	Our wedding day was perfect. Ok- so the shop is saying the water pump is not circulating the cooling fluid through the engine- that the radiator is staying cold. Not the case on the road as the radiator was HOT then- so I say this is likely a new problem or maybe the end result of whatever the problem was. They changed it out two years ago-lifetime warranty- only labor $100.00 Not going to do it now though.
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