My car's at the dealership too. The initial estimate was $530. But they just called, and apparently all they have to do is replace the glass and the clip that held it in--it was smacked so hard that just flew out, but the movable arm that holds the mirror is unfucked.
Early: Where'd she go? Simon: I can't keep track of her when she's not incorporeally possessing a space ship. Don't look at me.
'Objects In Space'
Natter 45: Smooth as Billy Dee Williams.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
§ ita § - Jun 28, 2006 7:33:08 am PDT #4385 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Lee - Jun 28, 2006 7:36:29 am PDT #4386 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I'm glad it wasn't that much, ita.
The main reason I was there (brake pad replacement) will be covered by my warranty. I asked about the ripped plastic thing; it's not covered, but they are going to give me an estimate to replace it. I expect I shall be laughing at them.
Toddson - Jun 28, 2006 7:48:34 am PDT #4387 of 10002
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
The nautiloids make me wish I knitted ... but the last thing I need is another craft.
§ ita § - Jun 28, 2006 8:13:55 am PDT #4388 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Then I need to take my car to the body shop and get estimates for the tatters in which it finds itself. I don't want to get everything fixed, but the last informal attempt to improve the looks resulted in loss of paint, and I don't want to set myself up for rusting. Even in the semi-desert.
tommyrot - Jun 28, 2006 8:14:38 am PDT #4389 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
ita, are you still thinking of buying a new(er) car?
Toddson - Jun 28, 2006 8:15:19 am PDT #4390 of 10002
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Got one that comes with a hairless cat?
§ ita § - Jun 28, 2006 8:17:47 am PDT #4391 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Right now, less so.
I want an estimate for the dings and scratches so I can assess resale or trade-in value a bit better.
I really don't want a new monthly bill, so if I know how trashed the car is, I can plan & budget properly for minimising a car payment.
I'm really just not excited by any of the new cars out there. Every time I rent a Jetta from the dealership I get pouty. Though, the electric seat-recliner thing does rock pretty hard. Still, the brakes are mushier than mine, and the engine too slow to respond to the gas pedal.
I should test drive other cars before I get properly pouty about my prospects, though. Otherwise it's a 2003 (I think that's the last VR6 year) used Jetta.
Jesse - Jun 28, 2006 8:20:15 am PDT #4392 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Happy birthday, David!
I am the reason the sun is shining in New York -- I wore a raincoat to work, even though I left after it had stopped raining. But it's so windy, I knew the umbrella in my bag would be useless! If I were to be out in the rain. Which I haven't been.
tommyrot - Jun 28, 2006 8:22:51 am PDT #4393 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I'm really just not excited by any of the new cars out there. Every time I rent a Jetta from the dealership I get pouty.
Some VWs and Audis share the same chassis - are there any Audis you like that have the VR6 or similar?
§ ita § - Jun 28, 2006 8:26:05 am PDT #4394 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
are there any Audis you like that have the VR6 or similar?
Hmm. Research time.