The "What Are You Doing This Moment" Thread
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whiskey funeral
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I had a 2002 Honda Accord. It had issues with the transmission slipping so in a way I guess I'm lucky to be done with that car.
Yeah, I'm good. Doing physical therapy twice a week because of muscle strain in my right shoulder blade. However, now THAT'S on hold because my insurance company needs to give clearance before I can attend more sessions.
Dak
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So instead of being stuck in LA without a car now you can be stuck in LA in a car
Eligos
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Toyotas drive forever. My buddy has a '94 4Runner with 300,000 miles on it and the thing's still running like a champ.
crimsonfloyd
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Well it only cost a grand and needs minimal repairs and it has 164k miles. I would have paid at least twice as much for a newer car with the same milage. So it's a good cheap car that will get me through the next few years while I get my career started. And like Eligos said, Toyotas last forever if you treat them right.
crimsonfloyd
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So instead of being stuck in LA without a car now you can be stuck in LA in a car
Yes! But for as terrible as sitting in traffic can be, it's that much worse when you're surrounded by bums and stopping every five blocks.
jakethedog
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About to enjoy a chai latte and cinnamon roll from Starbucks (metal as fuck) and blasting Sepultura.
And a Toyota from 91? Damn, we've always had Toyotas, but they only lasted 10-12 years at the longest (as opposed to American cars, which you have to replace every 3-4 years... probably why Detroit is going bankrupt now...)
And a Toyota from 91? Damn, we've always had Toyotas, but they only lasted 10-12 years at the longest (as opposed to American cars, which you have to replace every 3-4 years... probably why Detroit is going bankrupt now...)
KafkaX
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Dude, the people you see on the buses in LA...Man...
I told my friend to write a blog about it because holy fuck, some of the stories I heard from her were so fucking hilarious lol
EDIT: And for the record Toyotas are the shit. I have a Scion which is an off shoot of Toyota and it is the best car. The key is regular routine maintenance. Keep that shit up, the car will easily tack on the mileage.
I told my friend to write a blog about it because holy fuck, some of the stories I heard from her were so fucking hilarious lol
EDIT: And for the record Toyotas are the shit. I have a Scion which is an off shoot of Toyota and it is the best car. The key is regular routine maintenance. Keep that shit up, the car will easily tack on the mileage.
Eligos
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I always make sure I have a good book and my iPod is fully charged before I get onto any sort of public transportation, because it's confounding how ignorant some commuters are, and how little respect they have for others.
The second time I heard a man recount his most recent rape conquest was the last straw for me.
The second time I heard a man recount his most recent rape conquest was the last straw for me.
crimsonfloyd
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Yeah I'm thinking of writing a short story or novella about someone going cross country. It'd be based on the people I've met on Greyhoud (back in the day when I was insane enough to take that thing) and the people I've met on buses. There's more then enough weird and memorable experiences.
rms
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Or you could just leave that shitty part of the United States
But seriously, 'twice as much' 2 grand is too much to get newer?! The mileage is ok, but jesus that thing is got to be on its last limbs.
Dak
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Agreed, I hate public transit, but I concur with others that I would rather live elsewhere lol
crimsonfloyd
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Are you kidding? I love LA. The traffic and the entertainment industry (or at least parts of it) are the only real negatives. There's tons of art, music and cultural diversity. Amazing beaches and it's close to amazing woods and deserts. Excellent food and excellent weather.
As for the car, it needs some key replacements (i.e. belts and tires) but the mechanic said the engine, transmission, etc. are in good condition. I think you're overrating age a little. Milage and accident history are more important. Also, out here there's no snow and therefore no salting of streets, so the bodies of cars last much longer.
Einherjar86
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jakethedog
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Oh the Greyhound. I once sat next to a recovering crackhead who was going to New York to stay with a "business associate" because the mother of his son was preventing contact. I had to comfort him the entire way down. Also bought him a pack of cigarettes (he insisted on American Spirits, dude wasn't cheap.)
I also sat in front of a guy going cross country who was having a phone conversation with his baby mama about signing away his parental rights. Too bad I didn't get to talk to him too. You really meet some interesting people on those buses...
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