Isolated Blurt Thread

[Roxanne Appleby]

Why one should not buy a new car, but instead a slightly used one.

From cars.com, "cost of ownership." It varies by vehicle. This is for a Chrysler Pacifica that sells for around $28,000 new.

Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total
Depreciation $11,905 $1,635 $1,590 $1,544 $1,544 $18,218

Note the key piece of information: the car loses nearly $12,000 in the first year.

Here's a Toyota Highlander that sells for around the same. The decline is less, but you still get socked.

Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total
Depreciation $7,209 $1,824 $1,594 $1,562 $1,547 $13,736

 

[McKenna]

I hurt, but in a very good way.

 

[damppanties]

I hurt, but in a very good way.

Do tell us more.

 

[BlackShanglan]

God, you're funny.

Thanks for the laugh. Even though you were serious.

A quiet, private, "No thank you. I happen to be allergic to both latex and tapioca" would have sufficed. I can take a hint.

Shanglan

 

[McKenna]

Do tell us more.

I've been working out with a personal trainer, a little investment in me. She kicks my butt, however, and my abs, quads, chest, arms, etc.

 

[BlackShanglan]

I love online shopping... because soon in a few days, I will open my mail box and there will be something for me... it is like a present. I think if I had unlimited funds, I would be in a LOT of trouble.

*laugh* The SO and I are terrible about that. We've been known to order things express for the joy of opening them sooner.

Shanglan

 

[Dar~]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8b/Cowlorado_Kid.JPG

 

[rgraham666]

A quiet, private, "No thank you. I happen to be allergic to both latex and tapioca" would have sufficed. I can take a hint.

Shanglan

Snicker. Here have an apple.

 

[damppanties]

I've been working out with a personal trainer, a little investment in me. She kicks my butt, however, and my abs, quads, chest, arms, etc.

Ah. That's a nice image.

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

I've been working out with a personal trainer, a little investment in me. She kicks my butt, however, and my abs, quads, chest, arms, etc.

Yay you!

 

[Edward Teach]

I've been working out with a personal trainer, a little investment in me. She kicks my butt, however, and my abs, quads, chest, arms, etc.

Are you sore?

Eddie the Healer

 

[MrsDeathlynx]

*hugs to any who need them and even if you just want them*

 

[McKenna]

Ah. That's a nice image.

It will be!

Yay you!

As soon as I have my core strength and arm/shoulder strength built up, I'm taking kayaking lessons. Idaho whitewater here I come!

Are you sore?

Eddie the Healer

Only my bum. Wanna kiss it and make it better?

 

[McKenna]

*hugs to any who need them and even if you just want them*

I'ma havin' me one a dem!

 

[MrsDeathlynx]

I'ma havin' me one a dem!

You can have as many as you want, I'm in a hugging kind of mood.

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

As soon as I have my core strength and arm/shoulder strength built up, I'm taking kayaking lessons. Idaho whitewater here I come!

Because a car like yours positively screams out for a kayak on the roof rack (with a high-tech mountain bike next to it.)

Accessories make the outfit.

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

You know, when grown-ups speak, it's not a good idea to interrupt them. And stop trying to boss us around. You're 12. Get over it. I'm not that old-fashioned, but a little respect for your elders would do you some good.

 

[slyc_willie]

You know, when grown-ups speak, it's not a good idea to interrupt them. And stop trying to boss us around. You're 12. Get over it. I'm not that old-fashioned, but a little respect for your elders would do you some good.

Amen!

Little bastards . . . .

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

Amen!

Little bastards . . . .

Well, disrespectful kids make me really feel old, because I'm thinking, "Why you young whippersnapper, when I was your age, I'd get spanked for that!"

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

Dear Civilization III: Conquests,

Why must you always shut down while in the process of recording my victories? You don't shut down when I lose! This is just too suspicious. Why does the rest of the game work perfectly, except for you? Listen, don't you hear all of the other game scenarios laughing at you?

 

[Edward Teach]

Only my bum. Wanna kiss it and make it better?

Let's hurry before that pretty little thing melts away.

I went down the Nantahala in a two man canoe once. 'Course I don't expect an Idaho Mountain Girl to be impressed - it only has one class 4/5 rapid.

Eddie the Indoorsman

 

[BlackShanglan]

You know, when grown-ups speak, it's not a good idea to interrupt them. And stop trying to boss us around. You're 12. Get over it. I'm not that old-fashioned, but a little respect for your elders would do you some good.

I'm sorry, was that "I categorically and absolutely uphold your right to your freedom of speech"?

 

[Fallenfromgrace]

Im home, glad to be back, but sad too, not 'cause im not on holiday anymore, but well...other reasons i guess.

Had a good time, many laughs with my cuz, much money spent too.

 

[damppanties]

Im home, glad to be back, but sad too, not 'cause im not on holiday anymore, but well...other reasons i guess.

Had a good time, many laughs with my cuz, much money spent too.

You!! *pounces and hugs you silly*

 

[scheherazade_79]

Im home, glad to be back, but sad too, not 'cause im not on holiday anymore, but well...other reasons i guess.

Had a good time, many laughs with my cuz, much money spent too.

Welcome back!