I thought Ford didn't take any bailout money.
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I'm pretty sure that is correct. Although according to this article they did have a line of credit of some sort for loans: http://useconomy.about.com/od/criticalssues/a/auto_bailout.htm
I thought Ford didn't take any bailout money.
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That's actually really cool. There are always exceptions to every rule, and certainly not every single car they put out was awful.Say what you may about Chrysler, but I've got a 2004 Dodge Stratus that has 246,000 miles on it and still starts up as soon as you turn the key, has as much power now as it did 11 years ago, and still gets over 30 mpg.
The only recurring problem it has had is that the rotors like to warp if you don't have your lug nuts at exactly the right torque.
That, and the dashboard is literally pulling apart at the seams.
Mechanically, structurally (absolutely no rust), electrically, it has been a great car. We financed it for 6 years and didn't figure we'd get it paid off before it died. Here we are, still driving it 5 years after our last car payment.
That's actually really cool. There are always exceptions to every rule, and certainly not every single car they put out was awful.
The only major repair (knock on wood) we've had to do is a new clutch about 100k miles ago. I've also replaced a wheel bearing, an alternator, battery, and front brakes and rotors about 5 times. Like I said, the rotors warp if you are off by even 5 ft/lbs on the lug nut torque.
Say what you may about Chrysler, but I've got a 2004 Dodge Stratus...
Wow, that is a pretty minor list of repairs for so many miles. Pretty much all of those are normal 'consumable' type parts. The rotor thing is pretty bizarre.
I await your retelling of the tale with bated breath. Don't take too long as I have been following this with interest.Just picked the car up from the other dealership. They found a total of 3 exposed wires, any one of which could have created a very bad scenario.
Anyway, they were great, the car works. I am thankful that they stepped up.
Now to deal with captain douchebag. ..
Now to deal with captain douchebag. ..
Haven't gotten it yet.has the check cleared yet?
srs lulz there.I look into the mailbox and what do I see?
A check from Baker Auto Group staring back at me!
I took it to the bank, to see if it would clear.
The teller said "no problem, they do their banking here".
So I cashed it on the spot, so I could turn it into bills.
Then I made a cash deposit that gave me quite a thrill.
So now my refund's paid, and the next step can begin.
I'm 'bout to stick it up they ass, and break it off within.
Time to pay the piper motherfuckers.
Gee, this reminds me of a college paper...I look into the mailbox and what do I see?
A check from Baker Auto Group staring back at me!
I took it to the bank, to see if it would clear.
The teller said "no problem, they do their banking here".
So I cashed it on the spot, so I could turn it into bills.
Then I made a cash deposit that gave me quite a thrill.
So now my refund's paid, and the next step can begin.
I'm 'bout to stick it up they ass, and break it off within.
Time to pay the piper motherfuckers.