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2002 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

Submitted by Casey Trauer on

Yes, the medallion has been found, but there's still lots to talk about. Feel the need for more than virtual discussion? Then join the Re-Hash Bash, Sunday, Jan. 27, at noon at Merriam Park in St. Paul.

ThoseMedallingKids

I say we go back to Ares' place, we can throw our undergarments on the chandelier, bust out the spit shields, have us some fruit and veggies and meat, and party till the break of dawn.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:21 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Thanks TV, Lee and yes 40K Ares. Does that sound like it could be close enough to defend needing them? My car has 135K and hasen't neeed sh!t until today with the tires. I'll never buy a first model year car ever again. Wait for the second year it's out so they work out the bugs first.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:21 PM Permalink
Scribe

Clueguy,Great story! But what about getting your $$ back? Did I read to quickly?

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:21 PM Permalink
leelabell

Scribe - back attcha

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:22 PM Permalink
Scribe

Lee,backatcha!

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:22 PM Permalink
ares

cm, you might need them at 40k if you're spending all your time off road.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:22 PM Permalink
Scribe

LOL! JINX!

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:22 PM Permalink
ares

too much ian. way too much.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:31 PM Permalink
Clue Master

No $ back Scribe ;(

From how much I've talked about this in the past 2 days, I'm getting pretty sick of it all. I'm usually like you and won't really back down for anything. And things could change tomorrow when I think about it again, but I would think that the only step I have is to call Lynn Enterprises themselves (they pay for the Amoco name) or take them to Small Claims court and try and prove that my car didn't need the repair in the first place. And of course the mechanic did try to cover his butt by saying 'this is a common problem for Blazers'

Ares - The only time the car is 'off-road' is when it's is at the shop and up on the lift for repairs.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:31 PM Permalink
Terry

You can be sure to hear that "this is common to ______" for any costly, overpriced repair.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:34 PM Permalink
ares

without the original ball joints, you'll be hard-pressed to prove it didn't need new ones.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:35 PM Permalink
Clue Master

TV - I'd like to see somewhere that says common repairs for the various vehicles. That would be very interesting. My guess is that Blazers would probably be on every list. (provided that list was compiled for me upon bringing it in that is)

Yea, I think your right Ares. Sux big time when you know they got you by your Ball(Joints) And there's nothing you can do.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:36 PM Permalink
Scribe

Clueguy.....it all depends on how big of a pian in the butt it would be...sometimes it out weighs the money you've lost!

Backatacha again Lee!

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:38 PM Permalink
Terry

I would like to see that list too. Of course those first year models wouldn't be on any list - at least not for a few years.

Anyone have to replace ABS brakes? Now that's an expensive brake job!

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:40 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Scribe - I guess the real pain in the butt about the money is that I needed to take out a loan from my 401k at work to pay for it.

I pay myself back, including the low interest rate though.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:41 PM Permalink
'mom'

Hi guys....

Just catching up on the posts from the past little bit - the slogging is coming along slowly.

ABS brakes - it all depends on what part fails, sometimes expensive, sometimes not so.

Clue - I am glad to hear that you had a *good* car experience today. Gives you a little faith anyway that things can be that way.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:43 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

still waiting, scribe

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:43 PM Permalink
ares

rule 1 of auto repairs. always ask to see the replaced equipment. they have to let you see it.

abs, ter? what needed replacement??

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:45 PM Permalink
leelabell

Scribe, again to you

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:45 PM Permalink
Terry

Hi Mom!

I shouldn't really complain. Those brakes were about the only costly thing I've ever had to put into that car and it has 136,000 on it now.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:45 PM Permalink
ThoseMedallingKids

Evening E&H's mom. How are the girls tonight?

Scribe and Leelabell, I feel like I'm watching a tennis match with you two sending emails back and forth

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:46 PM Permalink
'mom'

ARES - Good point about seeing/having the replaced parts. Any time it was going to cost me any chunk of change, I would for sure want to see those bad parts!

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:47 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

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Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:47 PM Permalink
Terry

I'm not a mechanic - but would rotors sound right? I think that's what they said made it expensive. They showed us the parts and asked if we wanted them. They were obviously worn and we let them get rid of them. All I know is for two wheels, the cost when totalled was $800.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:48 PM Permalink
leelabell

TMK - it is nothing exciting, we are talking about school.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:48 PM Permalink
ares

i'm no mechanic either, but your typical brake job (new pads, turning the rotors) would probably run you less than 200 per axle. add less than 100 bucks per axle for new rotors.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:50 PM Permalink
leelabell

Scribe, just thought of something and sent you another

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:51 PM Permalink
'mom'

No way rotors should have cost that much, but maybe there was some other part? Any disc braking system would have the rotors, maybe you had a bad sensor for the ABS or something...

OPENING DAY IS ON MY BIRTHDAY??!!

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:51 PM Permalink
Terry

Well, whatever created the high price tag, there were parts and parts and parts there. We trust their service. They have actually saved us $$$$ on many things. We've been going to them for years.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:52 PM Permalink
ares

the abs sensor could be rather expensive, yes.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:54 PM Permalink
Terry

And the brakes were MUCH better afterwards.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:54 PM Permalink
'mom'

They have actually saved us $$$$ on many things. We've been going to them for years.

....That's what you can't PUT a price tag on.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:54 PM Permalink
ares

....That's what you can't PUT a price tag on.

precisely, mom!

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 9:55 PM Permalink
Randahl

My turn to drop in and say Hi!!!

HI!!

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:01 PM Permalink
ares

evenin' randy! how's it hangin?

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:01 PM Permalink
'mom'

Cluemaster - are you still around?

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:02 PM Permalink
Randahl

kinda cramped in this damn thong actually...how did you ever talk them into making us wear them??

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:03 PM Permalink
ares

how did you ever talk them into making us wear them??

speak for yourself!

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:04 PM Permalink
ares

and for those of you who might think i'm a hypocrite for breaking the "rules", it's after 10. prime time is over.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:05 PM Permalink
Randahl

lol...seems you have been on here all day and ares....you need anything???

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:05 PM Permalink
Randahl

well...geuss i will speak at you all in the am

peez out

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:06 PM Permalink
ares

remember, randy. spices and dessert tomorrow!

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:07 PM Permalink
Terry

I thought dessert was Friday.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:07 PM Permalink
ares

friday is bingo. we had to combine spices and dessert.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:08 PM Permalink
Randahl

remember, randy. spices and dessert tomorrow!

I will think long and hard on that one ares=)

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:08 PM Permalink
ares

I will think long and hard on that one ares=)

open door. open door.

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:08 PM Permalink
Terry

Spice cake!

Wed, 01/30/2002 - 10:12 PM Permalink