Clampet

Welcome aboard Kerr. I too, enjoy the Ice fishing.

Welcome aboard Kerr. I too, enjoy the Ice fishing.

Well, fellow fisher dudes, I wish to thank all of you for the advice and input you shared with me. Some of you went a little off topic, with suggestions relating to North American cars, such as the Ford Crown Victoria, and GM cars with 3800 series engines. I was impressed with yer knowledge and good advice, as I believe you that these vehicles would indeed be wise choices, in that they would require relatively low maintenance especially regarding the engines. I hesitated on those suggestions because they are now considered poor choices with regards to fuel economy, and would be more challenging fer Granny to park in the tight spaces allotted to most parking areas, including my own. Again, thanks fer taking time out for offering me the ideas ( I'm not the most congenial character on this board) that otherwise I wouldn't have thought of. :closedeyes: Anyhow, I was fortunate enough to have found a vehicle which I have inspected, and test driven this morning, and have deemed to be a very good deal. It was also within my budget of less than $2000.00. My total cost is $1575.00. It is a 1997 Chevy Cavalier, four door, automatic, 2.2 L with 227,000 KMs. This includes: tax, certification, emission test, admin fee, and an inspection on the A/C (which is not working). The tires appear to be brand new Goodyears! The test drive proved the engine to be sound, with good accelaration, and it also drove smoothly at low speeds. It turned well, without any grinding noises. The auto box tranny shifted well, with no hesitation, and I remembered to try it in the 1 and 2 mode, as well. I tested the reverse gear as well. Everything seemed fine. The body is in excellent shape and shows signs of a recent rust proofing. I will take delivery next Thursday (or Friday) in the PM. Here are a few pictures of my "Budget Mobile". Old Jed Compromises on the Camry Granny kinda kikes it.. See the smile?

Is that "THE" PigeonFisher. If I was pending $5,000.00 I would be buying a good used Camry. Thanks, anyway. You never speak to me on this board, but you come out of hiding to turn a profit on me. I like you. Really, I do.

Yes, I have seen that add in our very own classifieds. A appreciate the help, but that car is worth about $1,000.00. Way too much mileage. People sell their cars when they are practically finished. Oh sure they look nice, but what good is a vehicle up on blocks. I suppose I could sit in it and listen to the CD player.

I can't stand public transportation! Who wants to wait fer a bus? I remember a few years ago, I had to go without a vehicle fer about a month. I had to make a trip from Square One area ( Rathburne and HWY 10) to Brampton (Shoppers World) Steeles and HWY 10. It took me and Granny 4 hours to go there and back! By car it would have been a 30 minute ordeal, that's the difference.

Greaaat Report! Made me wish I was there. I don't get out much anymore.

Here's a link to Helicoils.. http://www.emhart.com/products/helicoil.asp

$2000.00

Well went to check out this one today.. http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.asp...mp;adid=7301134 and when the salesman got in and started it up, I noticed blue smoke coming from the tailpipe. I'm thinking not good. So he pulls it out of the tight space, and affixes the dealer plate, and tells me to go ahead and take it fer a test drive. So I get in and since it's a warm day, I fidget with the A/C and it doesn't work. Strike two. So b4 I venture out onto the public road, I carefully drive it and test the brakes. Brakes are next to non existent. OK strike two and a half. So I tell myself to be extra careful, as the brakes won't suffice in an emergency situation, but I have no intention of going over 40-60 km/hour. So, I give 'er a little extra gas, and it starts to accelerate, then it hesitates. Strike 2 3/4. I go about 200 yards and pull into a vacant lot, to have a look see under the hood, with the engine running. B4 granny and I can get out of this 'Special Deal' the smoke is just pouring out from under the front of the car. I lift the bonnet just to amuse myself, and it is not a pretty sight. Finally strike 3. I bring the car back, and tell the guy..." SOLD!!" The expression on his face is priceless. I'ts like he can't believe he found a sucker to buy this thing. Anyhow, I break the news to him the car is a piece of junk and give him back the keys. Stay tuned fer tomorrows saga, as I continue on my quest to find a good used Toyota Camry.

Thanks for some insight on what's happinin' on the BOQ. The Walleye aren't knockin' themselves out to bite the bait I see. Good to get a look at the board members, and that boat sure is a piece of work... look-out fish!

Good website. I am reconsiderng now because of the age of the vehicle issue. I found this video quite inneresti'n.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_D6CC0DOKU

This is a few I am considering: http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.asp...mp;adid=7301134 http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.asp...mp;adid=7294771 http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details.asp?mk...mp;ADS=7281132|

I got a Master's degree in stupidity.

Liederhosen and lichtenstein, whatever that means.

It looks rather fresh, and yes, it prolly was left by someone who doesn't know any better.

Ya got me! Nice fish, looks like it weighs about 15-20 lbs.

Well worth reporting! Huuuuuuuge Perch, huuuuuuuuuuuuge!!

I only hope to have it fer about a year to make short (8Km) daily trips back and forth from work, so I'm hoping it will be up to the task.

And, he is an accomplished hockey player as well. That is something that you actually got to meet him and break bread. By the way, what did you guys eat?

Thanks guys, that is the kind of input I'm lookin fer.

What a battle! Fitch is tough. St Pierre is tougher!!

For those readers that are either single or have no children as a couple, you may consider buying a single Turkey breast instead of the whole bird. I have on several occasions used a slow cooker, overnight with excellent results.

Hoping to get some advice on Toyota camry's that have high mileage (200,000 +). Does anyone know of somebody that has one. I'm thinking I like the 4 cyl but have concerns about timing belts, as opposed to the V6 equipped models that have a timing chain.

Yer as wise as king Solomon, GCD!