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Then, respectfully, I'd suggest that you give serious consideration to fixing whatever car you have now, or make do with only have one car, or so on. Financing a depreciating asset makes absolutely no sense to me. If you can't pay cash for something (including a house, even though I'm not sure that paying cash for such an item is necessarily wise), then perhaps it shouldn't be bought at all.

I love Hondas. You probably can't go wrong with either model.

My 1994 Civic is still providing excellent transportation services, although it will likely be replaced later this year.

There are a lot of arguments against not paying cash for big things like houses and cars, not the least of which is when the economy is not in the crapper, taking the cash and investing and actually earning money.

I have enough cash to buy a used car but can easily make the monthly payments. We are hardcore budgeters.

Also, we currently have a Honda Accord (1996) and up until recently it ran like a champ. Then the water pump failed, and that to me is a good indicator of it being near the car's time.

kingalien

Apr 27, 2009 4:02 pm

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 11650634)

Seriously , that is seriously me , Im gonna seriously walk over and seriously spill your drinks, and then Im seriously gonna start a thread
and call it "CONTINENTAL YOU SERIOUSLY STINK :rolleyes:"

:D:D:D

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Originally Posted by cheepneezy (Post 11650774)

We will then have to seriously file Federal RICO charges against you.

When I left to get to my flight I had a feeling some of you would follow up on this.

Thanks for not letting me down...seriously! :D:p

rolov

Apr 27, 2009 4:06 pm

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Originally Posted by kingalien (Post 11654303)

When I left to get to my flight I had a feeling some of you would follow up on this.

Thanks for not letting me down...seriously! :D:p

Ha Ha ^

uncertaintraveler

Apr 27, 2009 4:08 pm

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Steve GadFly

Apr 27, 2009 4:14 pm

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Originally Posted by uncertaintraveler (Post 11654339)

I'm not disputing any of your points. I simply believe in the "pay cash, or don't buy it all" mindset. That's all.

How about the "pay with a credit card so you can earn all the points and pay the entire balance off when you get the bill" mindset?? :D

uncertaintraveler

Apr 27, 2009 4:16 pm

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belynch

Apr 27, 2009 4:18 pm

I just told Cablevision to go stuff themselves and cancel my service.

Ahhh. This feels almost as good as when I divorced US.

rolov

Apr 27, 2009 4:25 pm

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11654390)

I just told Cablevision to go stuff themselves and cancel my service.

Ahhh. This feels almost as good as when I divorced US.

What are you going to do for TV , Direct TV ?

belynch

Apr 27, 2009 4:26 pm

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 11654425)

What are you going to do for TV , Direct TV ?

Oh cr@p. I intended to stop the mail. :rolleyes:

FiOS. A friend works for VZ so we're getting it for cheap.

rolov

Apr 27, 2009 4:27 pm

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11654430)

Oh cr@p. I intended to stop the mail. :rolleyes:

FiOS. A friend works for VZ so we're getting it for cheap.

Oh , I have heard mixed reviews of FI:rolleyes:S

belynch

Apr 27, 2009 4:35 pm

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 11654435)

Oh , I have heard mixed reviews of FI:rolleyes:S

As I told the guy from Cablevision today - a Campbell's soup can and a ball of twine would be better than dealing with them.

Most of the complaints I've heard about FiOS have been that it's super expensive and their customer service isn't open on the weekends. We won't have the expense problem and my friend can do basic trouble-shooting over the phone.

Cholula

Apr 27, 2009 4:36 pm

A semi-regular Penalty Box™ member, aka monitor, made me aware of this thread today.

We’ve been staying with he and his beautiful bride at their South Florida home the last few days.

And rapidly draining their world-class liquor supply in the process. :)

Just wanted to say “Hi”.

You guys look like you’re having a lot of fun.

Drop by the Delta Lounge thread and say Hi.

We guarantee you’ll get a warm welcome.

sbm12

Apr 27, 2009 4:37 pm

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11653105)

Is it anywhere close to advisable to fly NYC-MXP and then try to get to LIN for an intra-Italy flght? AZ.com says that is one of my options...I know, that's why they're AZ.

I'd say 3+ hours minimum.

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11654390)

I just told Cablevision to go stuff themselves and cancel my service.

Mazel Tov! Who is the new provider?

I had the same crew SFO-SAN and SAN-ORD today. Nice group of folks on the UA side of things, particularly once we realized that I was continuing on with them. The UA trans/mid-con meal service is surprisingly close to CO service. Sandwich or protein/salad option, both with a soup. And then a fresh cookie and milk for dessert. I was rather impressed, though the CO food is still better. Among other things. who puts strawberries on an Asian flavored chicken salad? But it is interesting to see the service on the two converging to something so similar.

And getting drunk mid-afternoon on a flight makes for an interesting late afternoon sitting in the airport. I'm a bit woozy, actually. I hope I don't fall asleep before my US flights this evening.

belynch

Apr 27, 2009 4:40 pm

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 11654490)

But it is interesting to see the service on the two converging to something so similar.

:rolleyes:²

rolov

Apr 27, 2009 4:42 pm

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Originally Posted by Cholula (Post 11654485)

Are we still allowed in after the CO Skyteam Exit
Or do I need a status match :D

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