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01-14-21, 06:45 PM
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My '14 Dodge Challenger just passed 70K. It just keeps going, and going, and going. After all the problems I had with what were supposedly reliable cars in the 80s and 90s, and given the old reputation of American cars, it has been pleasantly surprising. It is a little freaky that it doesn't think it needs an oil change but once every 10,000 miles, if you're like me and grew up in the era of 'Change the oil, and do points and condenser every 3000 miles'.
10k service intervals are nice on a high usage vehicle. Sit in the service department's waiting room sipping coffee a couple of times a year. Done.
01-14-21, 06:45 PM
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The only (unknown) wrong is noises, etc. going on in the rear wheel.
Otherwise, having them jam the rjones28 saddle onto seatpost, replace cables, friction plates on pedals, hopefully. I have new bar tape awaiting when they're done. Oh yes.
Otherwise, having them jam the rjones28 saddle onto seatpost, replace cables, friction plates on pedals, hopefully. I have new bar tape awaiting when they're done. Oh yes.
01-14-21, 06:45 PM
#1678
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Ours has an “oil percentage” on the dash. It has 4K miles and still 60% oil life.
01-14-21, 06:50 PM
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01-14-21, 06:50 PM
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Mrs. John has a 2009 Pontiac G6 which has 70k now. She can't remember the last time she started it but I think it's been at least 6 weeks.
I have 190k on the 2005 Trailblazer. I only put 7k on it last year. I would be happy with less than that. I bought it for $2750 7 years ago. I did change the oil one time in the last 2 years.
I have 190k on the 2005 Trailblazer. I only put 7k on it last year. I would be happy with less than that. I bought it for $2750 7 years ago. I did change the oil one time in the last 2 years.
It might even be collectable someday. A traditional wagon with a manual transmission.
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01-14-21, 06:50 PM
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cowboy, steel horse, etc
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01-14-21, 06:53 PM
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Naaaah, my stick legs will never break a chain anyway.
01-14-21, 06:58 PM
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01-14-21, 07:00 PM
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Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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The only (unknown) wrong is noises, etc. going on in the rear wheel.
Otherwise, having them jam the rjones28 saddle onto seatpost, replace cables, friction plates on pedals, hopefully. I have new bar tape awaiting when they're done. Oh yes.
Otherwise, having them jam the rjones28 saddle onto seatpost, replace cables, friction plates on pedals, hopefully. I have new bar tape awaiting when they're done. Oh yes.
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01-14-21, 07:04 PM
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enough of the chain talk!
01-14-21, 07:07 PM
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The only (unknown) wrong is noises, etc. going on in the rear wheel.
Otherwise, having them jam the rjones28 saddle onto seatpost, replace cables, friction plates on pedals, hopefully. I have new bar tape awaiting when they're done. Oh yes.
Otherwise, having them jam the rjones28 saddle onto seatpost, replace cables, friction plates on pedals, hopefully. I have new bar tape awaiting when they're done. Oh yes.
01-14-21, 07:12 PM
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01-14-21, 07:13 PM
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01-14-21, 07:15 PM
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01-14-21, 07:16 PM
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01-14-21, 07:22 PM
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I used to tell my Dad that, back when he criticized the job I did mowing the lawn. I thought it was funny, but Dad didn't seem especially amused.
The Boys used the same line, to me. I found it far less amusing this time.
The Boys used the same line, to me. I found it far less amusing this time.
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01-14-21, 07:44 PM
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Shimano 11s chains do not even come with one! Knowing/learning that, I ordered a pack of 3 connecting pins some time ago, then when it was time to order the chain, I found a seller that bundles one quick-link with the chain and decided to get that, since I’d rather have a quick-link on the road. Though LAJ’s and Mojo31’s posts about difficulties in installing gives me pause.
Naaaah, my stick legs will never break a chain anyway.
Naaaah, my stick legs will never break a chain anyway.
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01-14-21, 07:49 PM
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01-14-21, 07:57 PM
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01-14-21, 07:59 PM
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01-14-21, 08:00 PM
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This accurately describes the situation.
01-14-21, 08:00 PM
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My wife and I toyed with the idea of getting an RV when COVID hit so we could do some travel a little more safely. Finally found one I like.
01-14-21, 08:11 PM
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you'll have to sell your boat, probably some bikes and maybe a kidney to afford that. It probably costs the same as your house.
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01-14-21, 08:15 PM
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if I sold everything I have except for a change of clothes, I’d probably still come up short.