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These will be my last comments in this thread: I wasn't speaking of your education. Was asking how educated the country has turned out using your 'everyone pays for my kids' policy? Also the taxes we all pay are used for MANY more services regarding kids than just 'education'. It's okay...

'Society', huh? 😂 :ROFLMAO:

That's a cop out and typical response by someone who (very likely) has kids, grandkids, etc. Instead of charging childless couples taxes to help subsidize other people's kids, maybe they should just raise the taxes for those who choose to have kids. Btw, tell me, how has that 'town educating'...

And how about not taking money from childless couples to pay for schools and other child related needs. I've noticed all the people angry about high taxes never seem to mention that side of things, since of course they all have kids and are just fine making childless couples subsidize them.

I agree with this - they're gonna get their money for increased costs somewhere. It's interesting reading this thread, I live in Greensboro, NC and the city just released it's latest assessment and people are up in arms (lol) because many (most?) of the property values went up 40%+. Lot's of...

From your first post on this car to now, I love what you've done with this survivor, OP. We owned 96 V6 for about 10 years - bought it used - and still to this day it was one of my favorite cars we've ever owned. I'd love to have one again but you don't many of them anymore being 30+ years old...

I agree with the others, I'd skip it. You gave it an earnest try but the seller is clearly leaving out large amounts of info as well as lied about the condition of the car and the smog cert. I might take the chance for $2K but not anything over that. Once I start seeing holes (ie lies) in a...

I sympathize with OP's situation but I don't think loud, inconsiderate people are anything new. I've lived in many places (in the US) over my life and there have always been people that do this - even decades ago. And probably long before I was born. Its taught me that if I were looking to buy...

I don't want one but I do think they're pretty cool. Love 'em or hate 'em they're totally unique looking, imo. If you really want one get a used one down the road. I'm sure eventually there'll be offerings in the used market.

We're about to spend $1,400 to replace the valve cover gasket on my wife's 2015 X1, so don't feel too bad, OP. At least with your Honda being under warranty it'll be done without cost to you other than what you mentioned. And hey, you're even gonna get a day or two off work! Sounds like a 'win'...

And it's very noticeable? If so I'd definitely talk to the dealer about it. See what they have t say before you do anything drastic, lol.

If I had a 2-3 year old car that was already experiencing issues - or had a reputation for problems with it's transmissionmission, I would not be thinking 'hey, I'll replace it with this brand new model from the same maker'. There's nothing wrong with an 8 speed transmissionmission done right...

My wife and I are 'clients' according to the list. I didn't get from the list that clients are considered 'suckers' BTW, not sure why some people think that. As far as us, we do a lot of research on the shops that work on our vehicles and trust them 100% as they're always people that have...

There are more than two choices in vehicles. Your comment that it's either soulless commuter with good mpg or high horsepower leaves out a lot of cars these days. The nice thing is that there are many great choices made in the last 30 years that offer both good economy and power. I drive a...

Yeah that's probably it then as far as longevity. If we ran ours as often as you I'm sure it would've already died a while ago. Ain't modern craftsmanship great? 😂 :ROFLMAO:

While I cannot answer your question OP, I would simply research it further. Maybe email Valvoline Corporate? I've always used Valvoline's oil change places on both coasts and have always liked them a lot. I've noticed on these forums folks often lump all 'lube shops' together but Valvoline goes...

I think it's when manufacturers started making their heat elements out of plastic that life expectancy dropped.. :ROFLMAO: 😂 Just out of curiosity OP, how often/how many hours a week do you estimate you run your dryer? We've had ours now for an amazing 9-10 years, I say 'amazing' because all...

Yeah I understand. I guess I'd put it this way, it sounds like both our cars have 'one foot in the hospice'.. :ROFLMAO: 😂

No need to 'accept the van is ready for hospice if as you say it still drives so good.. I have my high mileage Miata on high mileage oil and she's not ready for hospice in any way, I still feel like I have many years of driving ahead in that car barring some disaster as she drives nearly...

^ This is the simple and correct answer, imo. You won't get better info than from a competent inspector/mechanic going over the vehicle. I would always take that over a checking records service like Carfax or what you have you. Those are often riddled with mistakes and things left out, imo. My...