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View Poll Results: What will make you junk your car........?
When transmission is shot
5.88%
When engine is shot
23.53%
Electrical problems that cost big $$
0
0%
Anything over $500 on repairs
0
0%
Anything over $5000 on repairs
35.29%
When its out dated and I get bored of it
5.88%
I would never junk my car over any of these repairs
5.88%
I do all car work myself and would never junk it cause of anyone of these
17.65%
Either engine or transmission going out
5.88%
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When do you junk your car?

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Old May 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"
I'm guessing its not a wise idea to **** you off

seriously, and on Mothers day, I cant say much that I blame ya
Old May 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"
I'm guessing its not a wise idea to **** you off

seriously, and on Mothers day, I cant say much that I blame ya
You can say that again...... i.. er.. mean,......

Old May 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).
We have a 1988 nova with the 4a engine, and manual tranny, same thing as the corolla. Engine might fetch a few as it can be swapped into MANY cars from the Celica to corolla, etc. Or go find a trashed celica, make a fun lil weekend/project car.
Old May 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.
Old May 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.
I'll let ya know when it gets selected for "Pimp My Ride!"
Old May 11, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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thanx i'll appreciate that,. i can see it now
Old May 12, 2004 | 01:37 AM
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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
Old May 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 Twooie Rhymes better
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