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You could sell a set of Ohlin's and one or two Stitch suits to cover it.
I know, I know not a laughing matter, but I bet a set of Ohlin's would fix the Volvo.
Ya, probably time for bed.
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I'll write you a check for $6500 for that slow black connie and deliver it tonight if it will help your daughter
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One of my biggest fears, and the relief of knowing she was OK was also very intense I am sure. Good thing she was in one of the safest cars, those Volvo's are good cars for that. My son is all we have, and he means more to me than anything or anyone. One of life's lesson learned, and a learning experience for all.
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Got the report back from the shop, the Volvo is toast...
I've heard people say a door is a jar, you're the first to say a Volvo is toast. Man, that's a big toaster!
You can buy another Volvo, can't buy another daughter. Well I guess you can, but it'd probably look different.
Rick
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I love you guys, you're all the best, thanks for the support and keeping me smiling through this!
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I love you guys, you're all the best, thanks for the support and keeping me smiling through this!
Give her the Beemer, I have a 74 Pinto out back, put a heater in her and a tarp over the window areas for a few days and she'll nice and dry for you to use
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Give her the Beemer, I have a 74 Pinto out back, put a heater in her and a tarp over the window areas for a few days and she'll nice and dry for you to use
Ya, I'm debating many options right now Chet, I'm leaning towards just buying mama a new car and then having her car be the new ride for our daughter, mama is coming due for something new...
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Got the report back from the shop, the Volvo is toast...
LF STRUT
RF WHEEL
RF TIRE
RF LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSY
RF BRAKE SPLASH SHEILD
RF KNUCKLE W/ABS
HUB
BEARING
INNER SEAL
OUTER SEAL
RF STRUT
RF AXLE ASSY
RF SWAY BAR LINK
RF INNER TIE ROD
RF OUTER TIE ROD
FRT SUB FRAME
FRT EXAUST PIPE GASKET
RF FENDER
RF SIGNAL
= $6500
Total loss and all out of pocket...
That list and total price looks like full dealer pricing for parts and labor. Have you considered getting a second opinion from a different shop? Honestly, that looks like a list one would submit for a insurance claim.
So how attached is she to that car anyway?
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Ya, I'm debating many options right now Chet, I'm leaning towards just buying mama a new car and then having her car be the new ride for our daughter, mama is coming due for something new...
Get your daughter a nice safe pick-up J. I hear that this one is for sale, it may take a bit longer to dry out than Chet's Pinto though...
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Get your daughter a nice safe pick-up J. I hear that this one is for sale, it may take a bit longer to dry out than Chet's Pinto though...
That list and total price looks like full dealer pricing for parts and labor. Have you considered getting a second opinion from a different shop? Honestly, that looks like a list one would submit for a insurance claim.
So how attached is she to that car anyway?
Yep, the $6500 is for new parts Rob, they said if I wanted to go used parts it would probably be about half that, but even at $3k to fix it's just not worth it to me, I'm gonna move on... bettter to put a grand in my pocket and move on IMO then take $3k out of my pocket to fix it...
If you want to buy it as it is Rob give me a call, but do it soon because I'm gonna be making some calls today to try and unload it fast... The title is clean and clear because no insurance is involved. You up for a project? I know you have the space.
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Kinda what I did when I got the Jetta.
Ya, I'm debating many options right now Chet, I'm leaning towards just buying mama a new car and then having her car be the new ride for our daughter, mama is coming due for something new...
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Yep, the $6500 is for new parts Rob, they said if I wanted to go used parts it would probably be about half that, but even at $3k to fix it's just not worth it to me, I'm gonna move on... bettter to put a grand in my pocket and move on IMO then take $3k out of my pocket to fix it...
If you want to buy it as it is Rob give me a call, but do it soon because I'm gonna be making some calls today to try and unload it fast... The title is clean and clear because no insurance is involved. You up for a project? I know you have the space.
No thanks Jay, I've got enough projects sitting on shelves. Plus, Volvo isn't my cup of tea.
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No thanks Jay, I've got enough projects sitting on shelves.
Plus, Volvo isn't my cup of tea.
No worries bro, totally understand.
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Well I sold the Volvo today for $850 as is...
Had $12k into it...
I think I'm getting the short end of the stick here, somehow I'm now buying mama a new car and her current car will now be the car for our daughter to drive...
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Well, that sucks. It definitely did it's job well though. I believe I'd look for another. Damn safe cars.
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Bummer deal there Jay for certain. At $12K, you should have sprung for full coverage. Good thing I didn't buy it though, I picked up a new project today. Shop is getting full, had to kick out one of the trailers tonight.
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ZG, If you start selling off farkles to finance the cars can I have dibs on the Ohlins?
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ZG, If you start selling off farkles to finance the cars can I have dibs on the Ohlins?
Not a chance GP! 
Bummer deal there Jay for certain. At $12K, you should have sprung for full coverage. Good thing I didn't buy it though, I picked up a new project today. Shop is getting full, had to kick out one of the trailers tonight.
So do tell Rob, what's the new project bro? 
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So do tell Rob, what's the new project bro?
It's a sparkling (metallic) red 2004 RX-8 GT model (ABS, Traction control, Stability control, 18" wheels/45 series tires w/ only 6K miles, 6 speed manual, full leather, heated seats, auto adjusting Xenon projector headlights, electric power steering, power everything really). Really sweet ride!
Now I'm completely out of shelf space.
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Very cool, congrats Rob!