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Post by Nicole on Jan 23, 2009 3:24:54 GMT -5
I have really exciting news that I must share with you all!  I got my learners a week ago, about and I'm getting a car! The car is a good price, and is pretty nice itself. It's make isn't the best, a Saturn. (Avoid getting them if you can) But I'll be super carefull to not break it like it's previous owners!! |
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Post by joandsarah on Jan 23, 2009 5:14:09 GMT -5
Congrates Nicole ;D
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Post by Tina ☺ on Jan 23, 2009 8:09:12 GMT -5
That is great news! Congrats Nicole! Now... just drive carefully and take care of yourself.  |
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Post by Harley on Jan 23, 2009 9:48:31 GMT -5
Cool Beans girl....  |
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Post by holleyberry on Jan 23, 2009 12:48:15 GMT -5
I have really exciting news that I must share with you all! I got my learners a week ago, about and I'm getting a car! The car is a good price, and is pretty nice itself. It's make isn't the best, a Saturn. (Avoid getting them if you can) But I'll be super carefull to not break it like it's previous owners!! Congratulations on your Car! Be Safe! Actually Saturn's are very good cars and really safe. My husband has been in two major car accidents in Saturns and has walked away pretty much unscathed. They are also the only cars that are still 100% American. |
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Post by Nicole on Jan 23, 2009 12:58:52 GMT -5
Yeah, they're really safe, but it's easy to kill the engine. That's how the previous owners killed it, by going through a water puddle and creating around $1000 worth of damage.  The trunk is MASSIVE on it too, big enough for 2 dead bodies. LOL. What luck, I'm Canadian and getting a 100% American car, lol, no probs. But it is good to hear about the safety and proof of them, thanks Holley.  I promise you Tina, I'll be very careful.... I also have to learn how to drive with a clutch, heh, don't want to burn it out. |
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Post by holleyberry on Jan 23, 2009 13:07:21 GMT -5
Yeah, I am amazed how big those trunks are too ;D
Anything that fits are big double stroller is okay with me!
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Post by Nicole on Jan 23, 2009 13:10:26 GMT -5
Lol, I looked it up on the internet, and the trunk space is almost 15 cubic feet! That's a lot! I could fit a bed in there, with a little mini stove and have me a camp out! Plus a little space heater... |
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Post by Tina ☺ on Jan 24, 2009 13:54:10 GMT -5
Well, stick-shifts and I don't get along. Tried my best to learn how to drive one on a couple different occasions, but just couldn't ever get the hang of it.  Good luck with that Nicole!
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Post by Nicole on Jan 24, 2009 18:06:18 GMT -5
Lol, both my parents can do stick driving very well... So lets hope it runs in the family *crosses fingers*
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Post by jillyson on Jan 24, 2009 18:16:26 GMT -5
Congrats, Nicole! That's awesome! My dh is a mechanic - if he knows what year the car is, he can give you some tips.
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Post by Nicole on Jan 24, 2009 18:22:25 GMT -5
It's either an 05 or an 06. I'm a baby mechanie ie, know a bit, but not everything, still learning. |
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Post by jillyson on Jan 24, 2009 18:27:00 GMT -5
He says those are both really good years for Saturns. The only thing he said to watch for are the tie-rods coming loose. (Not breaking off, just coming loose.) He said it should be a very good car for you, as long as the engine repair was done well.
Are you a wrencher? He used to teach automotive at the local tech college. He just went back into the field not too long ago, because there's more money there.
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Post by Nicole on Jan 24, 2009 18:46:53 GMT -5
The engine rebuild was done by high school students, supervised by 2 mechanics who were in the field and went into teaching. But that's great to know. |
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Post by jillyson on Jan 24, 2009 18:50:32 GMT -5
He says that sounds great! It's a good, solid, safe car.
Good luck with the stick shift - I never managed to learn those.
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