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skemcin
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| timstar92404 wrote: | | I want to try retail, like a sales person. |
lol, this is a match made in heaven. A student studying to be an attorney who won't work in fast food, who solicites but never follows advice, wanting to make a "verticle" career move from a grocery bagger to a clothing bagger.
I can just see it now,
"Hi, my name is Tim, how can I help you?"
"I'd like that cotton shirt over there, how much?"
"$5 sir, but here is the coolest thing, a vintage polyester shirt with pockets and cool colors"
"Yeah, thats nice, but I think I prefer the subtle pattern in that cotton shirt, its wrinkle free right?"
"Yes it is, but the polyester needs to be ironed every other day, and since the color technology was different when this shirt was made, you have to wash it in cold water and all by itself, it only costs $10."
"Hmm, I think I really like the cotton thanks."
"Ok, polyester it is. That comes to $17."
"What?"
"I included the self care instructions manual too. Thanks for topping in, come back soon."
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Llamaguy
Joined: 02 Jul 2003
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Location: Indiana
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 3:35 am Post subject: |
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| moone924 wrote: | | Llamaguy wrote: | | Stay away from Probes, they're crap. Try a Mazda 323 or a Jetta. |
Actually the newest Probe V6s are mazda powered.
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I'll hold that Tim doesn't need a car |
Actually all probes are Forzda; and the auto-trannys at least suck pretty bad.
I had a Tracer with was had for badging IN the car, and Mercury badging outside the car, but in the same place as a Mazda, not where Mercury put badging.
Either way, it was a 323 and was more than reliable. Eventually the tranny started leaking and locked up. So we got rid of it since my 24 was fixed. It took 2 years of me trying to break it before it finally let go.
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Llamaguy
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 3:36 am Post subject: |
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oops double post
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WhoDak
Joined: 22 Mar 2005
Posts: 492
Location: Akron, OH
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 5:04 am Post subject: |
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| timstar92404 wrote: | | ... my job which is a 5 minute walk from my house I'll probably have to bus to work or get a ride from someone which will be a little inconvenient. |
Geez I'd love to have a job that was a 5 minute walk from my house, I'd walk it all the time. It takes me 2 minutes to walk to the end of my driveway.
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1st car
Joined: 23 Aug 2005
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Location: VA
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 5:24 am Post subject: |
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Get a saab 900 or 9-3 like a 96 or something i got mine for $2000 and its in good condition with lether and heated seats its fun to drive to. I haven't had a single problem with it and nether did the previous owner.
SUCK IT UP and do the work to get a car that runs. My 924 probly wont be drive abal for another year.
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timstar92404
Joined: 22 Sep 2004
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Location: richmond BC
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 7:49 am Post subject: |
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skemcin, no I won't be working at a clothing store  I want to apply at future shop and best buy, I know a little about computers and electronics, doesn't look that hard.
there are a lot of other easy jobs as well, I know someone that works at a video store and all he does is stand around an talk. I'm also thinking of applying at banks but I have no experience but I'll still try. I'm probably just going to stick with my job until I find a new job.
Yeah the ford probe is a piece of crap, read all the reviews on carsurvey....
Saabs kind of look cool and they are cheap to buy because most people hate them. I'm not sure when GM took over Saab but after that they became really unreliable..... I forgot which years this was but alot of newer Saabs have engine failures with really low miles.
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seanski44
Joined: 13 Mar 2006
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Location: Nottingham UK
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 7:57 am Post subject: |
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| timstar92404 wrote: | | ...there are a lot of other easy jobs as well, I know someone that works at a video store and all he does is stand around an talk...... |
yeah, but there won't be any video shops left in a short while.
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1st car
Joined: 23 Aug 2005
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 8:16 am Post subject: |
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| timstar92404 wrote: |
Saabs kind of look cool and they are cheap to buy because most people hate them. I'm not sure when GM took over Saab but after that they became really unreliable..... I forgot which years this was but alot of newer Saabs have engine failures with really low miles. |
My saab has over 100,000 miles on it and its runing just fine. No engine problems for me (yet).
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doomer77
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Huskvarna, Sweden
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 9:26 am Post subject: |
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what do you mean? the supras i looked at had 230 HP, stop smoking crack
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Carpe diem. and if that doesnt work; get drunk!
1980 924 n/a - engine swap begun
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StienbargerR
Joined: 28 Oct 2005
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Location: Richmond, IN
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 11:11 am Post subject: |
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Tim, so far, you have shot down everyones ideas. Saabs suck, and Probes suck, and hondas are stupid. Vw's are to expensive....
Tim, I don't think you will find a car that fits your needs.
Ryan
ps-My family has had many fords, and with good servicing, they are in great condition.
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Khal
Joined: 26 Sep 2003
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Location: Sunny and lovely interior BC, Canada
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 11:42 am Post subject: |
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| timstar92404 wrote: | | ...I know a little about computers and electronics, doesn't look that hard. |
Oh great, just what the world needs... another tech. salesperson who "knows a little" about computers! 
One can only hope you know more than just how to click the "Start" button...
| timstar92404 wrote: | | Saabs kind of look cool and they are cheap to buy because most people hate them. |
My parents own two SAAB's, an '87(?) Aero Turbo and a '92 Carlsson. They feel like driving a bus compared to our cars! Rock solid, though. And very smooth compared to the 924.
Two worst points, IMHO?
1. They're front-wheel-drive.
2. Even though they've been very reliable in general, they cost a bomb when something needs to be repaired! An example? Just a headlight lense is over AU$200 new... That's just the piece of glass in the front, nothing else!
Did I mention they're front-wheel-drive?
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timstar92404
Joined: 22 Sep 2004
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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I probably know more about computers and electronics than alot of those sales people in future shop etc. Most of those guys who work there are clueless. I hate computers though.... I've taken a few computer science courses as electives and they were easy to get As in but really boring.
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timstar92404
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah Saabs are pretty rare here, I don't ever see someone driving a Saab... You'll also have to find a Saab mechanic.
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JB 924
Joined: 03 Apr 2006
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Location: Hessen, Germany
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | ....I'm not sure when GM took over Saab ..... |
GM took over Saab 16 years ago and never made a single cent of profit on them. I believe they build
130,000 a year and that doesn't make up for production expenses. |
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Khal
Joined: 26 Sep 2003
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Location: Sunny and lovely interior BC, Canada
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| Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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The Aero Turbo was almost a God down here when it was new. As a kid I remember my mates old man (the one with the 924 Turbo) drooling over his mates car. One of the first really "high-tech" European engines available down here (without going to, say, a Porsche...  ), with a twin-cam, 16-valve, EFI, intercooled turbo four-cylinder. Very powerful and very fast. Good lookin', too, if you ask me. Especially in black.
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