Cam phasers sound like a pissed off bumblebee getting tossed around in a diesel
Front suspension is damn near shot, no grinding or anything yet, just some death wobble over bumps and holes,
Slip yolk thunks around every few stop and gos,
Tires are getting sun cracks and weathered, needs a new washer fluid pump, and the back is usually so full of bullshit I can barely fit lumber in it.
Now, with that example in mind, let's go over the options at hand.
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blame the guy who owned it before me, because if he had taken better care of it I wouldn't have any problems, and then wish for it to suddenly start identifying as a brand new pickup.
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give up, sit in the driveway and watch it rust because next week it might just stop working altogether, so it's not worth the effort this week.
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realize that regardless of any of the steps taken to arrive at this point, there is a problem that is probably not going away, and start saving up for the mechanic or learning to fix it.
I thought I had figured out the right answer but based on the varied options presented by you fine folk, maybe I've missed something?
Oh. You're really talking about a truck?
I thought this was a metaphor for something....
A little from column A, a little from column B
Mainly column A. I have far more faith in the country than my pickup
Year/make/model?
09 f150
Haha I was sure the cam phasers would give it away
Naturally I assumed, but, didn't want to be rude. If it is drivable, detail it. Next step, take it to Title Max where depending on how well you pay utilities they will make an offer of a loan for your car. They usually go for a max out deal. They have no legal recourse other than taking the car after two months. Take that money and buy a full size Chevy or Toyota truck.
Fix it or buy another? Not picking up what you are throwing down.
These are both proactive options, but given the fiscal times, buying a new one(while arguably far more cost effective) is a large initial sum that wouldn't be feasible for most.
But, you did pick it up, just didn't notice. Neither of your offered options involved doing nothing.
Substitute the country for my pickup. It could blow up tomorrow, next week, next year, or it might just hobble on until you don't have to keep paying it with duct tape. But that doesn't mean I don't need it to get me to work, or the store, between now and it's funeral
Got it! That's why I am fighting for State Sovereignty. Tired of the DC bullshit and the DNC/GOP equally. So corrupt we will never fix it. BUT, we can fight to limit their vast overreach and over spending. We can fight like the based Texas Governor did. We need more of that energy!
Alternate option:
-Based on current needs and road conditions/distances involved, calculate the bare minimum of absolutely HAVE TO FIX or patch items to get to:
-Hunt for online, local dealers or small operations, friends or family, a closeby USED but in reasonable repair replacement truck....
Yes, the second part may require saving money too, and may take longer than best case to find a good fit you can afford, but I think it is the best longterm goal.
Haha you are all fuckin awesome.
It was an analogy first and foremost. but
There aren't even words for how funny and encouraging it is that you "domestic terrorists" are throwing out fiscal/auto advice to some jackass that wandered in from Fox and CNN.
No words
You could just go insane.
Haha, I forgot
Option 4) dementia. I never had a pickup to begin with
Ah, the democrat defense! lol
"You can't OWN a pickup! "
FUCK! You got me!!!!!!!!!!!
Just heard from the Whitehouse, my problems are over, they're gonna take my ill-gotten pickup and divvy it up evenly so that 100 people can have a broken pickup!!!