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Sigma X posted:My girlfriend's '01 Subaru Forester is just a jankheep. I just replaced the front rotors and pads, and noticed the half-shaft was dead. All four shocks are dead and one spring is showing some worrying signs of penetrative rust. The automatic trans shifts worryingly hard despite having fresh fluid and the engine has developed worrying, clattering noise I initially thought was a loose heatshield but I haven't been able to pin down. All the window and door seals have perished and the clearcoast is mostly stripped away, with rust spots peeking out on the edges of some of the sheet metal. Well...Can she afford a replacement car?
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I'm 25 and my metabolism is still really quick. If I don't watch what I eat, I can eat half or an entire large pizza in one sitting.
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Jul 2, 2014 03:04
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Sigma X posted:Hell no she can't afford a new car. She can barely afford the parts I'm currently putting into keeping this thing moving under its own power. My girlfriend is in a similar situation. I'd probably keep my eye out for a replacement for now but put what you can to keep her Forester running. I'd be wary of putting too many parts into it because eventually it's going to cost as much as a replacement.
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Jul 2, 2014 12:49
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QuiteEasilyDone posted:Got my new 2014 Focus titanium hatchback and walked with it for 22 after tax. Congrats!
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Jul 2, 2014 16:54
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I did a thing. Sorry for the crappy photo, 2014 Subaru Outback. Most likely the last manual Outback that they will have. I have a new enemy right now, slight inclines/hills. Didn't stall out too much once I got on the street though.
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Jul 3, 2014 04:31
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CharlesM posted:I thought the Subarus have the hill holder thing again. It does but you have to turn it on every time you start the car and I forgot.  angryhampster posted:You'll learn to e-brake or heel/toe as you get more used to the friction point in the clutch. After driving my 6 for 4 years I don't remember the last time I bogged it on a hill. That's really reassuring. I think tomorrow my dad is going to take me to his work. They have a hill that's barely used that I'm going to practice on. Are the new outbacks considered station wagons still?
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Jul 3, 2014 13:27
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Rhyno posted:So a new potential job has popped up for double what I make now + full benefits. But if I take it and it doesn't work out I'll be hosed. New job would be pretty active, lots of walking, heavy lifting and my leg acts up if I stay on my feet too long. It's sill very tempting because gently caress this gay comic bullshit. Aren't there plans for a move in the future for you? I was able to drive to the store and back without stalling out the Outback.  My shifts still need some work but that'll come with time.
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Jul 4, 2014 20:47
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My friend used to have a '92 Honda Civic. It was pretty rusted out but it ran like a champ. He wrecked it last year unfortunately. It had a certain charm about it even if it was pretty basic.
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Jul 6, 2014 15:16
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Buy that car and bring it back to life. I think you would regret it if you part it out.
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Jul 7, 2014 12:33
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some texas redneck posted:It's 700 miles each way, so 2 day minimum. And I'd want to see my dad and stepmom for a few days while I was out there, since I only get to see them every couple of years. Same with some high school friends. You don't have to de-rice it right away. You can do it piece by piece. You may get some funny looks but I doubt that car was riced to begin with in a day. I know this option will cost more but have you considered renting a car for your stepfather to use while you have his truck? You could get him into something bigger with an automatic transmission.
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Jul 7, 2014 16:40
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On the road, the motorcycle diaries, and maybe fear and loathing in Las Vegas should be added to the AI reading list.
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Jul 9, 2014 14:19
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kastein posted:Come to the northeast and you can experience this every day for several months in the summer. The only problem for me is that they tend to turn the air conditioning up too high and I end up wearing a hoodie in the middle of the summer
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Jul 9, 2014 16:52
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some texas redneck posted:Female to male transsexual, pre-op. Surgery is scheduled for next week, finally, and paid for by my insurance. DAMNIT OBAMA, WHY DID YOU LET ME GET CHEAP INSURANCE?! Good luck with the surgery. Don't feel obligated to shave, some people like that.  .Rhyno posted:He's not working at all right now, and his COBRA benefits just ran out so he's still waiting to hear back on the MERICACare bullshit. He has a substantial savings and has so many health issues he thinks it'd be more worthwhile to spend the year living life rather than treating it again. This is the second time now and he nearly died last time. This is all a lot to take in man. I found this article about a year ago: http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2011/11/30/how-doctors-die/ideas/nexus/ And here's a similar podcast: http://www.radiolab.org/story/262588-bitter-end/ This is a heavy topic but I think they're both worth checking out. After watching my mom suffer in the last month or so of her life, I've debated getting the "No code" tattoo myself.
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Jul 14, 2014 01:37
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I'm gonna have to learn how to shave my face instead of everything else though.
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I hope you're doing okay STR. My one pug is turns 10 next month and I get a little worried about him sometimes. He still moves well and he's very lovable but I can tell he's starting to lose his hearing. He used to go crazy when people fired off fireworks during the fourth of July but this year he slept right through them. My other dog is kind of like your cat. He was abused at a puppy mill and left to die in the wild. He fights with my older dog (he's like 6 - 7 himself). He isn't well behaved and tries to bite me frequently. He's cute and kind of lovable too. He'll try to bite you and then he'll start following you around begging for food. Dogs are weird.
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Jul 18, 2014 12:58
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some texas redneck posted:Well, sitting in the ER with 170/120 and a pulse of 150. Things are off to a fantastic start, right? I was in a similar situation almost 2 years ago. It was a real wake up call to change my eating habits and overall lifestyle. I hope things workout well for you.
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Jul 22, 2014 23:40
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Are there any android apps that can be used to track mpg? Or do you guys just use a spread sheet?
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