WOW!.....That's LOW mileage for back brakes! From what I've seen lately (especially with Japanese "named" cars), they seem to have gone CHEAPIE on wear items like brake pads, tires, etc. My wife's 09 Honda Civic (purchased BRAND NEW)...Needed new front brakes @ 14,000 miles, and new tires @ under 30,000 mi. I'll NEVER buy a Honda again! Just changed rear brakes on my 02 Cavalier......@110,000 mi
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Pads & rotors?
Sis it could've been as bad as the van we inherited, $1000 of our tax money to fix the front end that was all jacked up, new tie rods and a few other things. What we both presumed was a front end alignment turned in to a huge repair, but the van was a gift so I'm totally cool with it, just glad we're getting it fixed today. Could've been a bad deal driving on the highway, my wife needed a new vehicle and was wanting a van anyway, so it worked out in the end, I hate the circumstances we got it but grateful nonetheless. I've been up since 5ish last night, been running around all morning after work. I'm going to bed now, thankfully one of her friends is gonna take her to the shop later to pick up the van when it's done. I'm beat, time for bed.
). Main Bolt that holds the alternator bracket SNAPPED in HALF, and had to be drilled out and replaced. Give me a minute and I'll think of some more other stuff too.I have back brakes?I'm back, and pissed.....I have metal to metal on my back breaks on the highlander
All the above please
What ever $400-$800 buys me (Est).....Nope not gonna do it............
Don't hate the fords or the Barney truckPlease not an escape.....
sounds like its time to make a move and escape.
Why ?????? Educate me with your greatest wisdom, and make it goodPlease not an escape.....
Says the man as smart as the drink.....see what I did there???
Take care Kev, have fun!!
Huck So very sorry to hear of your Loss
I wish I could double like this postI've been a type-1 diabetic since I was first diagnosed as a toddler; survived cancer; and, managed to be a total man-slut through the '80s without getting HIV...
Dairy products and I have a love/hate relationship; i.e.,
So, lactose-free or almond milk for me. Soy? Oh, hell no. When I order Chinese Hot & Sour soup, I have it cooked to order, with NO BEAN CURD - anything that can grow in the state I live in, I double-check - 'cause they play fast and loose with how fertilization is obtained, and applied.
- I love them.
- They HATE me.
Cheese? Oh, yes - but, I pay for it, bodily.
Life? Love it. Grateful for it, too - regardless of how many times I stick myself to check my blood glucose, or inject long-acting or short-acting insulin.
Food? I love to cook. I know where to buy my ingredients; no steroids, or growth hormones; no GMO, for ANYTHING we eat.
Love? Oh, definitely yes. She and her lovely curly hair are right next to me. There's love in this VU thread, too.
Whatever product we buy for vaping, aside from premium ejuice (unless you're a Dekang fanatic), is more than likely made in China.
Authentic vs. clone: Innokin began its existence as a clone-producer. I prefer to buy certified, authentic mods and tanks - but, there are folk among us who choose to save money; so, send in the clones... bring on the clones...
Right now... they're here...
If someone prefers to buy a pot-metal clone, over its stainless steel-made authentic counterpart -
It's their own business. They are free to do it, and shouldn't be hassled about it. If they're able to vape, enjoy it, and be a part of this fast-growing community -
That's absolutely fantastic. Bully for them. That means one less customer for Big Tobacco. Big Tobacco killed my father, and many of my relatives. It had a hand, if you will, in my life, and Liz's (she survived cancer, too - but, it killed her daughter at age 32).
I quit smoking after cancer. Four and a half years later, my mother had a stroke. My father had quit smoking, too. She wasn't supposed to live. So, after her diagnosis, and prognosis - my father and I went to the hospital Chapel, and prayed.
We left the hospital, went straight to a bar, and proceeded to get inebriated. After drink X, we both bought a pack of cigarettes. I smoked until 2012, and went to e-cigs. My father smoked until his death, under my care, in 2006.
My mother died in 1998, after being in a vegetative state for eight years from respiratory failure, post-stroke. That, with cigarettes and alcohol, killed my father.
I've got health issues. Three surgeries coming up, in the next four months. Yet, my PSAs are good, no new cancer found yet, and vaping is keeping me sane.
With psychiatry, therapy, and pain management. Let us all be vaping buddies, celebrate the things in common that we share, and still maintain individuality.
I've forgiven myself for my life's mistakes. I've been clean and sober for over eight years. Liz just celebrated her thirteenth year of sobriety (she picked up her chip last week).
Let's all forgive each other. Words hurt - even written ones in a forum thread. Look to people like @Whiskey, for patience; @Huckleberried, for tolerance; @pete67, for wisdom and support; @Markw4mms, for affability and goodness...
You can look to Liz and I for love, kindness and empathy. Look to one another for all good things. We've all suffered in our lives. Let all of us shed past differences, and begin anew a community of camaraderie, and 'vape.'
@LOveWerks and @Liz Wonder
I've been a type-1 diabetic since I was first diagnosed as a toddler; survived cancer; and, managed to be a total man-slut through the '80s without getting HIV...
Dairy products and I have a love/hate relationship; i.e.,
So, lactose-free or almond milk for me. Soy? Oh, hell no. When I order Chinese Hot & Sour soup, I have it cooked to order, with NO BEAN CURD - anything that can grow in the state I live in, I double-check - 'cause they play fast and loose with how fertilization is obtained, and applied.
- I love them.
- They HATE me.
Cheese? Oh, yes - but, I pay for it, bodily.
Life? Love it. Grateful for it, too - regardless of how many times I stick myself to check my blood glucose, or inject long-acting or short-acting insulin.
Food? I love to cook. I know where to buy my ingredients; no steroids, or growth hormones; no GMO, for ANYTHING we eat.
Love? Oh, definitely yes. She and her lovely curly hair are right next to me. There's love in this VU thread, too.
Whatever product we buy for vaping, aside from premium ejuice (unless you're a Dekang fanatic), is more than likely made in China.
Authentic vs. clone: Innokin began its existence as a clone-producer. I prefer to buy certified, authentic mods and tanks - but, there are folk among us who choose to save money; so, send in the clones... bring on the clones...
Right now... they're here...
If someone prefers to buy a pot-metal clone, over its stainless steel-made authentic counterpart -
It's their own business. They are free to do it, and shouldn't be hassled about it. If they're able to vape, enjoy it, and be a part of this fast-growing community -
That's absolutely fantastic. Bully for them. That means one less customer for Big Tobacco. Big Tobacco killed my father, and many of my relatives. It had a hand, if you will, in my life, and Liz's (she survived cancer, too - but, it killed her daughter at age 32).
I quit smoking after cancer. Four and a half years later, my mother had a stroke. My father had quit smoking, too. She wasn't supposed to live. So, after her diagnosis, and prognosis - my father and I went to the hospital Chapel, and prayed.
We left the hospital, went straight to a bar, and proceeded to get inebriated. After drink X, we both bought a pack of cigarettes. I smoked until 2012, and went to e-cigs. My father smoked until his death, under my care, in 2006.
My mother died in 1998, after being in a vegetative state for eight years from respiratory failure, post-stroke. That, with cigarettes and alcohol, killed my father.
I've got health issues. Three surgeries coming up, in the next four months. Yet, my PSAs are good, no new cancer found yet, and vaping is keeping me sane.
With psychiatry, therapy, and pain management. Let us all be vaping buddies, celebrate the things in common that we share, and still maintain individuality.
I've forgiven myself for my life's mistakes. I've been clean and sober for over eight years. Liz just celebrated her thirteenth year of sobriety (she picked up her chip last week).
Let's all forgive each other. Words hurt - even written ones in a forum thread. Look to people like @Whiskey, for patience; @Huckleberried, for tolerance; @pete67, for wisdom and support; @Markw4mms, for affability and goodness...
You can look to Liz and I for love, kindness and empathy. Look to one another for all good things. We've all suffered in our lives. Let all of us shed past differences, and begin anew a community of camaraderie, and 'vape.'
@LOveWerks and @Liz Wonder
Sorry to hear this Break, I can't imagine how you feel
Congrats Bori we are all pulling for you
She is leaning towards that Volvo due to our tendency to take our Greyhound everywhere.
Yow that Sux
Don't hate the fords or the Barney truck
shes the good old workhorse with 200k miles
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Don't want it, too big, the Highlander was over kill
Good Night Joshua
We recently went window shopping for cars and that rav4 is slick. I was really impressed with the price for the options available and even the base model came with plenty of standard "options". Next car I'm leaning between that and the new jeep renegade
Hubs doesn't care for the dealership owner here
And was my absolute FAVORITE vehicle, that is until they changed the body styleWe recently went window shopping for cars and that rav4 is slick. I was really impressed with the price for the options available and even the base model came with plenty of standard "options". Next car I'm leaning between that and the new jeep renegade
I was trying to get Mattie interested in that one. She is moving to coastal GA (near Jacksonville) in April, and wants it for commuting to work on Amelia Island. I will be joining her in September.We recently went window shopping for cars and that rav4 is slick. I was really impressed with the price for the options available and even the base model came with plenty of standard "options". Next car I'm leaning between that and the new jeep renegade
You'll hate the Rouge, it rides like an old pick-up , anything Nisson...
My last three cars have been perfect (Mazda 3, Focus ST, Mercedes), but I have had some money pits as well.
I also love the new Ford explorer body style. If you're wanting a smaller suv one of the top rated new ones is the Mazda cx5 I think? My mom has one from last year and just adores it, hated her escape
Hi Jimi!!!!
Hello @Jimi