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From: Keane on 30 Jul 2010 07:15 On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:16:17 -0400, Brian <drmorrisnospam(a)comcast.net> wrote: >On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:20:36 -0500, Keane <keane(a)keanespics.com> >wrote: > > >>Uh huh. The car is 9 years old with 135,000 miles, and the only >>reason it doesn't have close to 150,000 miles is because I was sick >>last year. > > >At some point it will need to be replaced though. Sure. But that might not be soon. I'll buy a new car before the new cafe laws come into effect, but there really aren't any cars out there I want to buy. And though the Maxima is over 9 years old, I still really like it. I don't think I can say that about the other cars I've owned at 100+K miles. Many didn't make it that far. The only thing I don't like about it is OBDII, but that isn't Nissan's fault... Anyway, I said that about 20% of the miles on the car have been the 10 trips it's taken down to WDW, which would technically add about $600-$700 to the cost of each the trip, but I'd drive it anyway. I like long road trips. And I really hate airports. Even before 2001. Keane -- When stars are born, They possess a gift or two, One of them is this, They have the power to make a wish come true... -- Wishes Visit my site: http://keanespics.com
From: Lisa Cubbon on 30 Jul 2010 08:47 On 7/30/2010 7:15 AM, Keane wrote: > On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:16:17 -0400, Brian<drmorrisnospam(a)comcast.net> > wrote: > >> On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:20:36 -0500, Keane<keane(a)keanespics.com> >> wrote: >> >> >>> Uh huh. The car is 9 years old with 135,000 miles, and the only >>> reason it doesn't have close to 150,000 miles is because I was sick >>> last year. >> >> >> At some point it will need to be replaced though. > > Sure. But that might not be soon. > > I'll buy a new car before the new cafe laws come into effect, but > there really aren't any cars out there I want to buy. And though > the Maxima is over 9 years old, I still really like it. I don't think > I can say that about the other cars I've owned at 100+K miles. > Many didn't make it that far. The only thing I don't like about it > is OBDII, but that isn't Nissan's fault... > > Anyway, I said that about 20% of the miles on the car have been > the 10 trips it's taken down to WDW, which would technically add > about $600-$700 to the cost of each the trip, but I'd drive it anyway. > I like long road trips. > > And I really hate airports. Even before 2001. > > Keane My car has almost 165k on her. A 1998 Volvo. Nothing wrong with her and she gets all the expensive maintenance required. We drive if it's less than 10 hours butts in seats time. Just can't do longer days anymore. Well, ever. I am not a big fan of airports and worse, car rental joints that require a bus ride aka, O'Hare. Lisa
From: Rudeney on 30 Jul 2010 17:34 On 7/30/2010 6:15 AM, Keane wrote: > On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:16:17 -0400, Brian<drmorrisnospam(a)comcast.net> > wrote: > >> On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:20:36 -0500, Keane<keane(a)keanespics.com> >> wrote: >> >> >>> Uh huh. The car is 9 years old with 135,000 miles, and the only >>> reason it doesn't have close to 150,000 miles is because I was sick >>> last year. >> >> >> At some point it will need to be replaced though. > > Sure. But that might not be soon. > > I'll buy a new car before the new cafe laws come into effect, but > there really aren't any cars out there I want to buy. Wow! My problem is that there are too many that I want. I can't decide between the utility of an SUV or wagon, the convenience and economy of a small/midsized sedan, or the exhilaration of a sports car. And then within each category, there are too many choices. > And though > the Maxima is over 9 years old, I still really like it. I don't think > I can say that about the other cars I've owned at 100+K miles. > Many didn't make it that far. It's funny to think back at the cars we've had that seemed old and worn out way before 50K. I remember back when cars had 12K mile warranties and that was it, and it was not uncommon to have breakdowns and major repairs way before 30K. Nowadays, there are many, many cars that are drive 100K ore more with nothing but routine maintenance and minor, if any, problems. > The only thing I don't like about it > is OBDII, but that isn't Nissan's fault... Huh? What's wrong with OBDII??? > Anyway, I said that about 20% of the miles on the car have been > the 10 trips it's taken down to WDW, which would technically add > about $600-$700 to the cost of each the trip, but I'd drive it anyway. > I like long road trips. > > And I really hate airports. Even before 2001. I do, too, but I have to draw the line at about 10 hours. And I'm defintiely not going to stay overnight on the road. I know road trips can seem fun, but I do have my limits. Luckily, WDW is under 9 hours and the beach is about 4. -- - RODNEY Next WDW Vacation? Who knows! Need to know more about RADP (rec.arts.disney.parks)? http://www.radp.org http://allears.net/btp/radp_bk.htm http://allears.net/tp/abrev.htm Are you still accessing RADP via Google? Why? Get instructions on how to access to the "real" RADP Usenet Group here: http://meets.radp.org/usenet.htm
From: Patty Winter on 30 Jul 2010 17:47 In article <i2vgmp$q7o$1(a)rudeney.motzarella.org>, Rudeney <rudeney(a)mickeypics.com> wrote: > > I can't decide >between the utility of an SUV or wagon, the convenience and economy of a >small/midsized sedan, or the exhilaration of a sports car. Do what I did: get two. :-) (In my case, a sports car and a compact 4WD wagon.) I bought them both used, and I keep cars forever, so they really haven't cost me that much more than most people spend on one car over 15-20 years. Patty
From: Keane on 30 Jul 2010 23:12
On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:47:41 -0400, Lisa Cubbon <cubbon(a)bellsouth.net> wrote: >My car has almost 165k on her. A 1998 Volvo. Nothing wrong with her and >she gets all the expensive maintenance required. We drive if it's less >than 10 hours butts in seats time. Just can't do longer days anymore. >Well, ever. I'm sorta sentimental about my Max, too. I've got a bear bite on my front bumper. Can you say your car was bit by a bear? http://keanespics.com/RoadTrips/2006PaNW/200608PNW_1320D03111.htm >I am not a big fan of airports and worse, car rental joints that require >a bus ride aka, O'Hare. >Lisa O'hare's the worst. I'd rate DFW or ATL right after that, though. Keane -- When stars are born, They possess a gift or two, One of them is this, They have the power to make a wish come true... -- Wishes Visit my site: http://keanespics.com |