Comments on: Why My Kids will Drive a Piece of Crap

By: paul

paul — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:41:17 +0000

Very sweet ride thanks for sharing. You cracked me up even more because your first name coupled with your email address is Gary Ganue which reminded me of the great space coaster a terrible show that was on when I was a kid. “No news, is good news, with Gary Gnu.”

By: Gary

Gary — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:28:52 +0000

Paul – came across the original post today and had to laugh.
This is how we did it with two teen boys. Still have the car and we love it. I even park mine and drive IT when it’s available. Not sure what that says about me but….
http://mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=65033&start=10

By: paul

paul — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:04:51 +0000

I’d buy you a K-car. A nice Reliant automobile. I had a buddy who had a Cordoba, and that’s one ugly ride. Fantastic story Paul.

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:33:22 +0000

First car was a 1977 Chrysler Cordoba.400 V8.$2995 back in 1981 with 69K miles.Went to college and 4 years of work with that car.Bad gas mileage (around 12) and slow accelleration (2.45:1 rear gearing),but it never stranded me.I loved the soft velour seating and deep pile carpet,and the color (jasmine yellow).Eventually the car had serious rust in the front frame members and rear spring hanger,and the tranny was about shot,so off it went to the salvage yard.Only to have me see it rolling down the road a week later!
I have had a few GM vehicles since,but they were all crappy (Camaro,S10,Regal).
Went to a Japanese Dodge Colt and then a Mitsu Mirage and couldnt be happier.
Recently bought an 88 Aries wagon (for $200!),it was in good shape but needed a restoration (engine,and mechanicals),and its going to be a regular driver.My father owned 2 Aries 2 doors back in the day,and I always liked their simplicity and history (they saved Chrysler afterall!).He passed on 5 years ago,but I bet he would be glad to see a K-car back in the driveway again.Long live the K.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:31:28 +0000

New to this blog. Fantastic post. I’ll bookmark it for when my girls get their driver’s licenses.

By: paul

paul — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:22:00 +0000

Right on Ruthie! Don’t ever underestimate the resourceful.

By: Ruthie R.

Ruthie R. — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:58:26 +0000

Haha, yes the Tempo did have an exhaust leak, an oil leak, and a gas leak, but the alternator is what finally took it out of commission.

On a side not the Temporator has had many problems over the past year, but they have made me, a young single woman, incredibly resourceful and knowledgeable about my car. I can now change two of the belts, the battery, any fuse, and most of the vital liquids with the help of the internet.

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By: paul

paul — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:25:02 +0000

Thanks Lori, apology accepted. Great resource by the way. I’ll aim to proofread a little better for 2010. For the positive I already found several spelling errors in that post as well, I wrote it in a hurry obviously.

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:42:31 +0000

Sorry if I offended. Here’s a great (and useful) resource: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apostrophe.
“It’s” and “its” are usually the trickiest. I hope this helps and I enjoyed the article.