Comments on: Thank Goodness for the Complimentary Carwash http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/05/28/thank-goodness-for-the-complimentary-carwash/ Getting out of Debt, Getting off the Couch, and Getting into Life Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:23:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Kristy @ Master Your Card http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/05/28/thank-goodness-for-the-complimentary-carwash/comment-page-1/#comment-10209 Kristy @ Master Your Card Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:48:52 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=2543#comment-10209 Usually the flue stuff happens with the pets. My cat George is a medical disaster just waiting to happen. I swear, there's always something wrong with him. He gets ear mites really bad, especially in the summer (and he's an indoor cat), he has serious stomach problems, he's extremely sensitive to scratches, the list goes on. But, usually all his problems flare up all at once. It's rather annoying and expensive. I had to take him in not too long ago for constant vomiting and oh by the way, he's got a nasty scratch that's infected with this horrible smelling pus and needs surgery to clean it out...thank god for emergency funds! But, his issues only have my groaning to the tune of about $300-400, not nearly your $1000 price tag. But anything over $100 has me groaning like it's the end of the world. Glad you were able to get your van fixed, though! It's better to do it now then wait until it gets worse! Usually the flue stuff happens with the pets. My cat George is a medical disaster just waiting to happen. I swear, there’s always something wrong with him. He gets ear mites really bad, especially in the summer (and he’s an indoor cat), he has serious stomach problems, he’s extremely sensitive to scratches, the list goes on. But, usually all his problems flare up all at once. It’s rather annoying and expensive. I had to take him in not too long ago for constant vomiting and oh by the way, he’s got a nasty scratch that’s infected with this horrible smelling pus and needs surgery to clean it out…thank god for emergency funds! But, his issues only have my groaning to the tune of about $300-400, not nearly your $1000 price tag. But anything over $100 has me groaning like it’s the end of the world.

Glad you were able to get your van fixed, though! It’s better to do it now then wait until it gets worse!

]]> By: Money Hacks Carnival #76 - The Land Down Under Edition | Man Vs. Debt http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/05/28/thank-goodness-for-the-complimentary-carwash/comment-page-1/#comment-10199 Money Hacks Carnival #76 - The Land Down Under Edition | Man Vs. Debt Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:15:36 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=2543#comment-10199 [...] The Happy Rock presents Thank Goodness for the Complimentary Carwash. [...] [...] The Happy Rock presents Thank Goodness for the Complimentary Carwash. [...]

]]> By: DD’s Monthly Expenses - May 2009 | The Happy Rock http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/05/28/thank-goodness-for-the-complimentary-carwash/comment-page-1/#comment-10189 DD’s Monthly Expenses - May 2009 | The Happy Rock Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:03:37 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=2543#comment-10189 [...] $989.40 - Auto Repairs [...] [...] $989.40 – Auto Repairs [...]

]]> By: Mortgage Calculator Man http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/05/28/thank-goodness-for-the-complimentary-carwash/comment-page-1/#comment-10186 Mortgage Calculator Man Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:04:50 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=2543#comment-10186 Man that blows... I've been looking at new and used cars for the past month. Decided to go with the new car 1) because I'm going to likely be driving it for the next 10-15 years (as I always do) and 2) I don't like not knowing how the car was treated prior to my getting it. I'll deal w/ the depreciation in return for the peace of mind. Man that blows… I’ve been looking at new and used cars for the past month. Decided to go with the new car 1) because I’m going to likely be driving it for the next 10-15 years (as I always do) and 2) I don’t like not knowing how the car was treated prior to my getting it. I’ll deal w/ the depreciation in return for the peace of mind.

]]> By: Debt Destroyer http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/05/28/thank-goodness-for-the-complimentary-carwash/comment-page-1/#comment-10185 Debt Destroyer Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:10:23 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=2543#comment-10185 I'm sorry to hear that story Khaled, but at the same time it brought a smile to my face. I could picture the same thing happening to me. Thank you for sharing. I’m sorry to hear that story Khaled, but at the same time it brought a smile to my face. I could picture the same thing happening to me.

Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: Khaled Van leasing http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/05/28/thank-goodness-for-the-complimentary-carwash/comment-page-1/#comment-10168 Khaled Van leasing Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:50:26 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=2543#comment-10168 They do say things happen in 3's and hopefully that's the 3 over and done with. A couple of years ago I was out and about in a van when the route took me to a low down bridge, then van in front was a small transit, and I was in a large high roof Mercedes van. The Transit went through no problem, so I slowly followed, just as the van nose was about come out from the bridge, there was a bang and the van stopped abruptly. When I got out and looked I had indeed hit the bridge ceiling, but because it was an old stone bridge there was no damage, just some loose vegetation and stones has cushioned the impact. I couldn't go forward and had to reverse, but by now there was a build up of traffic behind who had reversed back but not quite far enough to comfortably squeeze out. Being in a bit flustered I rushed and reversed straight into a bollard. Unfortunately it did plenty of damage to the van, but fortunately no one was hurt apart from my pride. They do say things happen in 3′s and hopefully that’s the 3 over and done with. A couple of years ago I was out and about in a van when the route took me to a low down bridge, then van in front was a small transit, and I was in a large high roof Mercedes van. The Transit went through no problem, so I slowly followed, just as the van nose was about come out from the bridge, there was a bang and the van stopped abruptly. When I got out and looked I had indeed hit the bridge ceiling, but because it was an old stone bridge there was no damage, just some loose vegetation and stones has cushioned the impact. I couldn’t go forward and had to reverse, but by now there was a build up of traffic behind who had reversed back but not quite far enough to comfortably squeeze out. Being in a bit flustered I rushed and reversed straight into a bollard. Unfortunately it did plenty of damage to the van, but fortunately no one was hurt apart from my pride.

]]> By: Debt Destroyer http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/05/28/thank-goodness-for-the-complimentary-carwash/comment-page-1/#comment-10155 Debt Destroyer Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:59:50 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=2543#comment-10155 Thanks for the comments. Settle down, I'm still a fan of used vehicles. I'm just saying that I can see why people buy new. Thanks for the comments.

Settle down, I’m still a fan of used vehicles. I’m just saying that I can see why people buy new.

]]> By: Peter http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/05/28/thank-goodness-for-the-complimentary-carwash/comment-page-1/#comment-10138 Peter Sun, 31 May 2009 15:31:35 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=2543#comment-10138 While paying $1000 may stink, just remember that you'll be wasting thousands more than that by buying a new car. So even though there will be maintenance to your used car, just remember when you drive that new car off the lot, it drops several thousand right off the bat. My wife had one of those "fluke" things happen last year where her entire left leg clotted up, and she had to spend 3 weeks in the hospital - and had over $250,000 worth of medical care. Thank God for health insurance! Those little "flukes" sure can be expensive can't they? While paying $1000 may stink, just remember that you’ll be wasting thousands more than that by buying a new car. So even though there will be maintenance to your used car, just remember when you drive that new car off the lot, it drops several thousand right off the bat.

My wife had one of those “fluke” things happen last year where her entire left leg clotted up, and she had to spend 3 weeks in the hospital – and had over $250,000 worth of medical care. Thank God for health insurance! Those little “flukes” sure can be expensive can’t they?

]]> By: Car Insurance Phi http://www.thehappyrock.com/2009/05/28/thank-goodness-for-the-complimentary-carwash/comment-page-1/#comment-10102 Car Insurance Phi Thu, 28 May 2009 21:43:17 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/?p=2543#comment-10102 While I feel for your situation, I'd still always get a gently used car over a new one. Depreciation is ridiculous on most new cars. What kind of van did you get, if you don't mind my asking? Makes and models could make a huge difference in your experience with used cars. But seriously, don't you feel better now with AC? While I feel for your situation, I’d still always get a gently used car over a new one. Depreciation is ridiculous on most new cars. What kind of van did you get, if you don’t mind my asking? Makes and models could make a huge difference in your experience with used cars. But seriously, don’t you feel better now with AC?

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