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Flyover
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I do that too sometimes...finding beautifully preserved late-1980s manual Tercels and Corollas out west, daydreaming about taking a one-way flight out there and driving back in one...I really should remember to include that option next time I'm doing serious car shopping. The cost of the flight/gas/hotel(s) and registration hassle might well still be way lower than buying a newer used car here.
Ron Van
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That’s nice! I know people who think the only way to wire an outlet or switch is to curl the wire around the screw for a secure connection but I think they are bulky, unprotected and with 12g wire, hard to work with. These are easy, neat and no bare wires showing.
11k miles for $5k??? That's a good deal. All that car needs is for it's maintenance to be caught up and it'll be like having a brand new car!
I once bought a pickup in Idaho and it took me 3 days to drive it home... thru the mountains! It was a nice drive and a great deal financially counting in the one way plane ticket to Idaho
I once bought a pickup in Idaho and it took me 3 days to drive it home... thru the mountains! It was a nice drive and a great deal financially counting in the one way plane ticket to Idaho
Spicoli43
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I would buy that Prism, doesn't matter the distance. Get a couple of Hotels along the way and you're good. As far as a manual transmission, I don't think they really exist anymore, so you can't pick and choose based on that. I have one manual and I'm never selling it. I'll be buried in it before I sell it.
I'm going to cut my love for Coffee that has existed since Junior High, possibly earlier. I have always had High BP in the 140's, but am going to do an experiment with energy inducing Adaptogenic Herbs like Ashwaganda, Chlorella, Ginseng, Rhodiola and Spirulina. I'll never completely quit Coffee, but this experiment will be a Month long. I can't change anything else like Salt consumption.
If my BP drops miraculously to 110, I'll know exactly why. I will then drink my normal 30 ounce and check my BP later in the day.
I'm going to cut my love for Coffee that has existed since Junior High, possibly earlier. I have always had High BP in the 140's, but am going to do an experiment with energy inducing Adaptogenic Herbs like Ashwaganda, Chlorella, Ginseng, Rhodiola and Spirulina. I'll never completely quit Coffee, but this experiment will be a Month long. I can't change anything else like Salt consumption.
If my BP drops miraculously to 110, I'll know exactly why. I will then drink my normal 30 ounce and check my BP later in the day.
Eddie_T
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I actually get a few dollars back from the IRS. I didn't analyze what has changed but my income was up due to an IRA RMD jump so it was a surprise. I try to work my withholding such that I owe a couple of hundred but not enough for a penalty or estimated payments.
The sad thing is that my income is going up due to dividends and IRA RMD while on paper my assets are diminishing due to the market. Actually it's all on paper as I spend less than my annuity since I don't have car or house payments. I guess my Prizm was a wise choice as IIRC my only failure has been a clutch master cylinder some 10-15 years ago.
The sad thing is that my income is going up due to dividends and IRA RMD while on paper my assets are diminishing due to the market. Actually it's all on paper as I spend less than my annuity since I don't have car or house payments. I guess my Prizm was a wise choice as IIRC my only failure has been a clutch master cylinder some 10-15 years ago.
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I just checked and it's gone. I checked because IIRC it said it had new belts including the timing belt. I guess they replaced it due to age. There was another one in Pittsburgh with 32K miles and a manual tranny but I was concerned that it might have rust underneath due to road salt. It's gone too.
Flyover
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Exactly, that's why when I'm fantasizing about this stuff, in the fantasy I have a long lost elderly relative who wants to gift me a manual 87 Tercel Wagovan. This relative was the first and sole owner, always kept the car pampered in a garage except on summer weekend afternoons when he'd take it out to go do whatever kinds of super-practical stuff an old man does on summer weekend afternoon.
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Lol. Now you got me wondering!?
Regardless, there are many pics of clean vehicles on the internet that people drop good money to reserve it, only to find out that vehicle is actually owned by someone else not involved in the scam.
Regardless, there are many pics of clean vehicles on the internet that people drop good money to reserve it, only to find out that vehicle is actually owned by someone else not involved in the scam.
Spicoli43
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I accidentally made some Coconut Curry rice the other day. I had the Carrots, Celery, Garlic and Onion in the Instant Pot on Saute, the Tomato and Coconut Milk cans opened, the Broth poured into a measuring cup, and the spices in a bowl. I then figured out I didn't have any Lentils that had been soaked and cooked.
So, I added 2 Cups of Rice instead, and figured I would need 3 total cups of Broth. I was right, as the 7 minute pressure combined with the 10 minute countdown before I manually released the pressure vaporized all the liquid. The Lentils version of course doesn't vaporize the liquid.
I'm going to make it right tonight, but I'm going to saute the vegetables on the stove first.
I like the Rice version, but when compared to the Lentil version, it's just not my cup of soup.
So, I added 2 Cups of Rice instead, and figured I would need 3 total cups of Broth. I was right, as the 7 minute pressure combined with the 10 minute countdown before I manually released the pressure vaporized all the liquid. The Lentils version of course doesn't vaporize the liquid.
I'm going to make it right tonight, but I'm going to saute the vegetables on the stove first.
I like the Rice version, but when compared to the Lentil version, it's just not my cup of soup.
Flyover
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I guess you can buy used cars off Craigslist and take a small risk of getting scammed, or buy from dealerships and be absolutely sure you get scammed.
Spicoli43
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HAHA no doubt. If I ever consider a dealer again, I will make sure to inconvenience them by paying for a full inspection from a mechanic that takes 3 hours.
