Originally Posted by
XFmike
We have a home in Florida that needed some work. I had many doctor appointments so she flew down to supervise the repairs while I stayed in Ohio. She was gone for 1 1/2 months. I told her that I needed some notice because the house was a mess. She said how long? I said a week would be good. So she's calls night before last saying I'll be in at 4:10 tomorrow!!! No sleep for me that night!!!
I can relate.
Mine visits the Grandkids in CT four or five times a year. I endure the same "before she gets home clean the house" madness.
This time, she had some delays on the trip.
Noticed a wheel shimmy. I told her to stop in at a good tire shop.
They found a small belt separation blevy but told us the tires were 10 years old and despite an excellent tread and appearance, were not reliable. No surprise to me at all. They replaced all four.
I had them change the oil and check belts. Oil and air filters were brand new but the oil was not synthetic. Belts were also new as were all the hoses.
I figure a set of tires was nothing in comparison. And I got a free brake check in the deal.
Alignment came next. Less than a $grand spent and the car is perfect. Rides like a dream and handles almost like a sport sedan.
Sometimes, on a used car deal, you get lucky. This appears to be one of those times.
She is beaming.
It beats anything she was reviewing on the new car lots. The blue she wanted that nobody had. Soft leather seats that envelope you, dark blue plush interior and it all smells of leather., A great sound system, air blows cold and all the top of the line accessories work perfect. Add to that a smooth running 3.8 engine and I think it's a keeper.
