It runs, it drives, it has heat
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
January 7, 2017 9:21am CST
We were able to get yet another car. It runs, it drives, it has heat. It needs one more thing done to it. The seller is paying the labor to have it done. . . replace the CV axles. We have them, we have an appointment with our guy that does these things.
The car is usable, so today we are catching up on the chores we have not been able to do for lack of a car. Busy day.
Is this 2000 Ford Focus perfect? No. . . it needs a little body work, but it is a four door vehicle that gets good fuel mileage. The entire engine has been re built. There are brand new tires on it. We are good to go.
So that is my good news, on this sunny day.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
7 Jan 17
It gets where you are going and that is all that matters. We drive a 2000 Toyota Corolla. She ain't pretty but she works well and is very dependable.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
It is awesome that it has been so recently upgraded. We will continue with repairing or disposing of the other cars as well. I just like being able to go places and do things in comfort again.
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
7 Jan 17
as long as it runs and gets you where you need to go,,.... Where is Marion, Kansas located?
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
Actually I am ten miles east of Marion, but the myLot drop down menu would not let me list Florence, Kansas. Marion is the county seat of Marion County. It is slightly east of the middle of Kansas off of highway 56. North and south it is in the middle of Kansas. I live on the edge of the region known as the Flint Hills of Kansas.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
@hostessman Looking at the maps a little it is possible you would have traveled down Highway 77 if you ever went south and that goes along the east side of Marion. There is a county lake in Marion if you were into camping and fishing.
@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
8 Jan 17
@GardenGerty Marion Kansas just rings a bell.. I was born and raised ik Falls City Nebraska, 4 miles from the Kansas state line
@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
8 Jan 17
Just how many vehicles do you buy??
I wasn't getting heat again in my car. I guess the coolant was low even low the indicator light wasn't coming on except when I first started it. Now I will have to go buy another gallon I guess. I can't get ahead in money no matter how hard I try when things like this have to be bought.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
You do not even want to know how many cars we buy. I told someone else that since we drive old vehicles we have to have one main car each and one spare car each to be safe since we work and shop out of town. Right now we have just this one between the two of us.
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
2 Feb 17
@GardenGerty I really need money to get to a mechanic that can figure out why I a losing anti-freeze and fix it.
Dollar Tree sells little bottles of anti-freeze. I've been buying those, easier for me to come up with a few dollars. I can't fill the radiator to the top. It leaks out to a certain point no matter what. I have to continue to deal with no heat in the car because of their not being enough anti-freeze in for the heater to work.
@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Jan 17
So nice to finally have a good working conveyance. Wonderful!
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
It lets both of us do our jobs better. Next trick, when it warms up, is to get the Monte Carlo back on the road.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jan 17
@GardenGerty ......All in good time.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
7 Jan 17
Great news for you and pleased you have a nice Car in good condition as well. Enjoy it and have a great weekend.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
I took my elderly sister to do her errands today, and it was nice. It was also easier for her to get in and out of the back seat as it is a four door vehicle.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
9 Jan 17
@GardenGerty
Nice thing for her too. Four doors are more comfortable to get in and out of yes.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
7 Jan 17
getting rid of any of the others?
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
Yes, as we are able. I know it sounds strange but we need to have at least four vehicles. Since we drive older cars and we both work out of town we each need a daily driver plus a spare.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
8 Jan 17
@GardenGerty lol, while it does, I get it, esp being out of town.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
8 Jan 17
I sure wish I could get a new car. I mean my car runs decently but it looks bad on one side and has electrical problems. Until I can sell my house or get a better job, I am stuck with this one I am afraid.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
I hope your house sells. That usually is more likely in the spring and summer. None of our cars are really great looking, and some do have electrical problems. I am just glad to have something more reliable.
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
7 Jan 17
You seem to be having bad luck with cars lately. Didn't you just buy one not too long ago? I hope this one ends up working out for you!
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
Yes, we bought something that was hubby's "dream type" vehicle, a small SUV which will be ideal for work and car shows. We knew what problem it had, and hubby has been in the process of fixing it, but it is too cold right now, and he was spending a lot of time trying to get one bolt out on the Monte Carlo to be able to replace a part that we discovered was broken when he did a brake job. The cold weather has been a deterrent to everything.
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
8 Jan 17
@GardenGerty Ah I see. Yes, the cold definitely puts a damper on a lot of projects.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
It has been a while since we have had any Ford, although hubby prefers them. This one has a ding or two, but it is very functional and a good dependable ride.
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@inertia4 (27978)
• United States
8 Jan 17
@GardenGerty Dependable it is. I had mine and never had problems with it. I loved the ride on that little four cylinder. And it had power as well. Felt like I was driving an 8 cylinder.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
7 Jan 17
Congratulations on finding a usable practical means of transportation Heather.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
We have not heard much from you in months, I am so glad to see you here. I hope you are doing well and can get where you need to go when it is necessary.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
8 Jan 17
@GardenGerty Thanks Heather, it has been a very trying time.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
It really made my weekend. We may still car pool for a while but we do at least have something reliable and comfortable to drive and I can get to school earlier and stay later to be prepped for my duties. Less stress is always good.
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@sallypup (69156)
• Centralia, Washington
8 Jan 17
@GardenGerty I'm grinning for you. Fantastic.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
8 Jan 17
A car is a car is a car that gets you where you need to be.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
I know you have been through this problem of late as well.
@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
7 Jan 17
Very nice, we just got our car out of the shop yesterday, we had electrical issues. I was surprised how quickly they got it done and for only 70 bucks, oh happy days.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
Great, that is a bargain price for anything.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
8 Jan 17
@GardenGerty no kidding I was pretty darn surprised.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
We purchased an inexpensive used and rebuilt car. It will last us well why we work on some other repairs.
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@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
7 Jan 17
Glad to hear you have reliable wheels! I have a Toyota Corolla I bought new in 2005, the first (and last) new car I've ever owned. It's still running strong after a dozen years. Looks like you picked a winner, too. 16 years is a long time for a modern car! I hope it lasts you at least another 5 years with no problems.
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
Our cars tend to last well, usually. The truck, which is the newest we ever bought is a different story. We mostly buy used, and cheap and then work on them and enjoy them.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Jan 17
I am very happy for you that you will have a vehicle again! =)
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
I sure hope things are going smoothly for you. Yes, even with just two of us, being without transportation was awful.
@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
7 Jan 17
Having a reliable ride is always good. My husband drives his little Ford Ranger, and I take the Dodge, Grand Caravan. His ride is 11 years old and has over 200,000 km. Mine is just 1.5 years old and has a mere 40,000 km on it.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
I like Grand Caravans. It is important to be able to go where you want and to haul what you need.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
I forgot something important, but that is alright, it will be covered tomorrow.
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
7 Jan 17
At least it does what you need it to do and has good gas mileage. Shouldn't be too much of a problem at least
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
I do not look for it to be a problem and it is what we need at this time.
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
8 Jan 17
Yes it is as we both have a bit of a commute to work.
