The Camry rolls again...
On Sunday I finally installed my radiator. It took longer than expected, and I had to have some help, but it's fixed. The new hoses fit great and everything is where it's supposed to be. She's been running for two days now, and no temperature issues to report. I should probably check the oil, though.
She cost $600. The alternator I put in cost $100, and the new radiator I put in cost $140. Odds and ends have run roughly $100 for necessary parts, including oil and a new spare tire.
So for the past six months, operating costs have been around $340. Not bad for six months of (mostly) dependable transportation. Car price included, that runs to about $5 dollars a day- the equivalent of paying a $150 a month car note. She doesn't turn any heads, but I get to keep a lot of money in my pocket and actually know that I can fix problems on my car when they occur. At this stage of my life, that's more important.
She cost $600. The alternator I put in cost $100, and the new radiator I put in cost $140. Odds and ends have run roughly $100 for necessary parts, including oil and a new spare tire.
So for the past six months, operating costs have been around $340. Not bad for six months of (mostly) dependable transportation. Car price included, that runs to about $5 dollars a day- the equivalent of paying a $150 a month car note. She doesn't turn any heads, but I get to keep a lot of money in my pocket and actually know that I can fix problems on my car when they occur. At this stage of my life, that's more important.
posted by Yorick at 7:59 PM
2 Comments:
as promised i updated(it has been awhile-how come you were unavailable to visit this weekend-you are gonna miss me damnit! You didn't return my call either!
My first time here, Sir...
I bought a Toyota Van brand new in 1984 and drove it until April Fools day, 2004. It had 375,000 miles on it.
Since then I have depended entirely on a 10 Speed Bycycle for transportation. I live 3 miles from work. i give all my extra money to my ex-wife and kids.
I note that you are trying to quit smoking. When I started riding the bike, I smoked a pack a day. I noticed that my ciggarette consumption was dropping with no effort to quit on my part. My last pack lasted me 3 weeks and I went for 3 days before I bought another one. Its as though my body has rejected them.
I have all but quit. If I had tried to quit I doubt I could have done it. I hope riding the bike will do the same for you.
Best to ya,
steve
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