Plans are coming together

[the_pixie]

Bear's now booked on a flight out for the closing. I'm still a bit unsure about the closing date, for I'm suppose to be presenting at a start-up meeting in Indy on the day, both in AM and PM sessions. Hopefully the closing will be either before or after the presentations. Anyway, we're getting prepared to donate our car up there to a charitable

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[thedruidbear]

We talked about this once, hon... I think over dinner. We drive our cars into the ground. While the car itself is in fair shape, the electrical is still shot (meaning half the gauges, including the fuel gauge) is not working. The odometer works, as does the trip odometer, so if you reset that after each fill-up (and you must fill up), you will know to fill up again after 260 miles (conservatively). With the electrical, the mirrors and seats are not working. And, the oil light flickers on and off (though I am not convinced that is because of the electrical problems). Next, the transmission is slipping more and more, especially when taking turns or going around curves. To me that says fluid levels, but I've checked and they are good. She also tends to bog down and die when she is cold. She will always restart (or has), but that is another concern. Lastly, the wipers are busted. The drivers side works, but the other slips and sometimes, since they are not in synch, they catch and pop up and bend and .... well, it is just dangerous.

Now, the brakes and tires are in good shape, the heater works (or did). The radio is okay. It gets you from A-B if you are nice to her and know all her little quirks. Don't expect the windows to come down either when you pull into a garage and need to get the ticket. It is safer to open the door and stretch out to get it (it can be done). The governors on both sides are out. They will go down, but it takes two people to get them up and aligned to close.

So, with ALL of that, I would not sell or give this car to anyone (other than a charity who will use it, sell it as is, or have a mechanic fix parts of it).

Peace,

Bear