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When do you junk your car?
05-11-2004, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
One time I broke down on the highway on Mothers Day after having to work all day, I was able to get a ride home. I walked into the house and straight to the phone and called the junk yard and told 'em to come and get it. My son and husband walked in the door and saw me sitting there ticked off and asked where the car was. I looked at my watch and said "Its on its way to the junkyard by now"
seriously, and on Mothers day, I cant say much that I blame ya
05-11-2004, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by crzydmnd72
Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
One time I broke down on the highway on Mothers Day after having to work all day, I was able to get a ride home. I walked into the house and straight to the phone and called the junk yard and told 'em to come and get it. My son and husband walked in the door and saw me sitting there ticked off and asked where the car was. I looked at my watch and said "Its on its way to the junkyard by now"
seriously, and on Mothers day, I cant say much that I blame ya
05-11-2004, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Ol' Timer
The engine/trans are still strong with over 150,000 miles. It'* everything around it that'* giving out. A transplant is not a bad ide. a But how many 15-20 year old Corolla'* are out there with minimal body rot? And at this point, I just assume replace it with something that I DON'T have to work on(too much).
05-11-2004, 08:50 PM
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i look at it this way. if you already own the car and it is paid for and you have to replace every part on the car at least you know what you have in it and eventually it will be like new.
05-11-2004, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by big_boss2010
i look at it this way. if you already own the car and it is paid for and you have to replace every part on the car at least you know what you have in it and eventually it will be like new.
05-12-2004, 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by GonneVille
I'm in love with my Bonnie! 
I'm saving up my pennies and, if the engine ever goes blooie, I'll swap it for a Series Two! :P
I'm saving up my pennies and, if the engine ever goes blooie, I'll swap it for a Series Two! :P
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