CaptDave2012
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Arkansas
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Message Posted: Mar 2, 2012 7:41:12 AM
Get it detailed and rush it to auction. Like anything bad, upsetting, put it behind you.
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MINIWINI598
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Washington
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Message Posted: Feb 1, 2012 12:25:31 AM
trade it
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Jmac2008
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Missouri
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Message Posted: Jan 23, 2012 1:16:17 PM
It depends on what is falling apart on it.
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pilotmass
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Boston
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Message Posted: Jan 9, 2012 2:33:41 PM
Amazed those things are still going......
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ilderton
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London
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Message Posted: Jan 1, 2012 8:16:52 PM
its like, oh, my, god?
i see dollar signs when airheads like you come in for service!
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2amy
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Fresno
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Message Posted: Dec 29, 2011 5:22:08 PM
Hard to answer your question without any info. Need year, model and is the check engine light on? What is it doing? Not turning , wont start, all that but won't move. Without more info none could tell you exactly or close to it. Sorry. Help us and we can help you. Not saying it will be cheap but who knows.
Years ago I had a car I let my daughter drive and she calls and said it is locked up wont start. I thought she blew the engine. Found out it was the power stering that went out. Where I thought I was going to have to spend 2 grand or more ended up at 140 dollars.
[Edited by: 2amy at 12/29/2011 8:24:57 PM EST]
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dragcar
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Alabama
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Message Posted: Dec 15, 2011 7:09:09 PM
C/P
what is it doing. Like getting hot, losing oil, transmission slipping?
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toms1120
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Maryland
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Message Posted: Dec 15, 2011 7:12:39 AM
duct tape
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camaro_man
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Kitchener-Waterloo
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Message Posted: Nov 22, 2011 6:48:43 PM
buy new car
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LOKI420MO
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Kansas City
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Message Posted: Oct 2, 2011 11:41:36 AM
what is it doing. Like getting hot, losing oil, transmission slipping?
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LOKI420MO
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Kansas City
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Message Posted: Oct 2, 2011 11:36:42 AM
Do you know anything about 4 stroke scooters chinese gy6
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MrBSU87
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Fort Wayne
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Message Posted: Aug 15, 2011 10:53:40 AM
Buy a Malibu
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DVMC
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Chicago
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Message Posted: Jul 25, 2011 10:26:03 AM
Buy some Duct Tape
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Vegas2012
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Oklahoma
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Message Posted: Jul 17, 2011 4:03:25 PM
Trade it or get rid of it soooooooon! :)
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jorobins538
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Chicago
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Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 9:58:20 AM
first, please find your Caps Lock key - and disable it so you STOP YELLING!
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SunCoastBlazer
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Vancouver
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Message Posted: Jul 10, 2011 1:13:10 PM
SELL IT!!
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mrbio
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California
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Message Posted: Mar 14, 2011 4:42:05 PM
how old is the lumina?
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bustermoves
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Fort Worth
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2011 2:08:37 PM
been 3 1/2 years,figure it out yet
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OriginalBudman
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Barrie
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Message Posted: Apr 14, 2010 5:49:43 PM
Hah! You guys are all suckers for responding, lol
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ETsC10
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Seattle
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Message Posted: Apr 9, 2010 11:03:58 AM
What does being a chick have to do with it? Buck-up and learn about your car!
Amazingly, you will find repairs and maintenance you can do yourself.
And, yes, duct tape is good stuff; I always thought Luminas
came from the factory with a free roll (evil chuckle ;P)
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TonyIroc
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Ann Arbor
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Message Posted: Oct 19, 2009 1:24:53 PM
Not sure how it could be a year old,,,Chevrolet stopped making the Lumina in 1999
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metricauto
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Oregon
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Message Posted: Oct 17, 2009 6:21:22 PM
Check it's blue book value online for trade in, if that number is smaller than the amount to repair it, then trade it in. If your repairs cost will exceed your vehicle value it is a TOTAL LOSS. if you are ever in an accident you will get ACV "actual cash value" it is at or less than trade in value.
Before you go to buy a car do a search for the best dependable used cars and pick the top 4 choices, shop for only those on the top pick chart even if it is #7, that is a better indicator of a car that will not leave you stranded. If you have to finance. See of you can get a line of credit from your bank or credit union before you go to a dealer that way you have a top price you can afford and you will not get stuck with more $ payment every month.
Tell the dealer this is the most I can pay bottom line, If they do not seem to be helpful tell them you will be back tomorrow, you have to go pick your son up from piano practice and never go back.
Good luck
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radstoy
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Pennsylvania
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Message Posted: Sep 12, 2009 5:43:26 AM
Is Cash for Clunkers still an option?
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GMVAN
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Calgary
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Message Posted: Sep 11, 2009 12:35:20 AM
Take it to the Autowreckers,they will fix it for you.
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PopcornPirate
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New Jersey
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Message Posted: Aug 24, 2009 8:14:15 AM
I don't think Chevygurl69 checks this string any more.....
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bsharles
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Houston
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Message Posted: Aug 23, 2009 3:22:10 PM
first figure out whats ''fallin apart'' then see someone who knows how to fix it and the price...is it worth fixin or use the cash for clunkers that our ''wonderful'' hhmmm president has offered
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BT1288
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Lincoln
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Message Posted: Jun 7, 2009 11:09:46 PM
A match and some lighter fluid will do wonders.
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Jay4Runner
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Oakland
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Message Posted: May 31, 2009 1:17:35 PM
Duct tape?
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littleyellowman
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Hamilton
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Message Posted: May 23, 2009 12:02:13 PM
If u can afford to buy any car that the body and the mechanics are good than buy it! At least it's not falling apart! Get rid of ur Lumina because ur life and others is more important!
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wldmn
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Illinois
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Message Posted: Apr 11, 2009 8:17:26 PM
should've paid 450.00 like me and then fix everything at once with a month and half worth of o.t.
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ncdiesel
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North Carolina
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Message Posted: Apr 23, 2008 2:48:49 PM
get it checked out to see what it will cost to fix it.then see if it would be cheaper to buy another car.
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Darkredragon
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Akron
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Message Posted: Apr 22, 2008 12:45:43 PM
Buy a new car
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guzlinsuv
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Sacramento
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Message Posted: Apr 1, 2008 1:15:30 AM
weld it!
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petesgifts
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Tampa
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Message Posted: Mar 20, 2008 7:13:50 AM
What kind of problems are you having with it, I'm a mechanic with a small shop off 48th street & 126 ave and might be able to help, reasonable rates ASE certified
[Edited by: petesgifts at 3/20/2008 10:14:32 AM EST]
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HXH
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Philadelphia
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Message Posted: Mar 19, 2008 9:27:14 PM
Date a good mechanic from a certified GM dealership, or the owner's son.
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StickySam
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Virginia
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Message Posted: Mar 18, 2008 5:23:11 AM
Buy another car !
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rickgit
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Fort Worth
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2008 4:05:37 PM
duct tape and bailin wire
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bryanmusgrove
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Georgia
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Message Posted: Mar 16, 2008 7:08:58 PM
Sorry to say it but you need a new car. The lumina is a piece of junk anyway.
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oilgas
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Pennsylvania
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Message Posted: Jan 29, 2008 11:31:28 PM
Super glue
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73bronco
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Orange County
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Message Posted: Jan 14, 2008 2:02:15 PM
You just need to have your car stolen and get the insurance money out of it.
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12secZ
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New Mexico
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Message Posted: Jan 10, 2008 5:14:45 PM
maybe if you explained yourself a bit more by what you ment by falling apart. Sell it
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e_jeepin
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Michigan
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Message Posted: Jan 8, 2008 2:37:25 PM
Check for a problem between the seat and the steering wheel.
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owenj
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Denver
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Message Posted: Dec 30, 2007 9:36:55 PM
Park it in a bad area of your town, roll all of the windows down and leave the keys in the ignition.
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twinstick
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El Paso
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Message Posted: Dec 17, 2007 5:16:56 PM
Could be your driving a Chevy...
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pgriff1
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New Orleans
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Message Posted: Nov 30, 2007 4:31:45 PM
drive it like you have a glass of wine on the seat next to you.
join AAA or similar club with free towing.
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Lv2Bowl
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Dayton
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Message Posted: Nov 30, 2007 11:58:58 AM
Check around to see if there are any "Push, Pull, Drag" sales going on in your area. Then "push, pull, or drag" that "Piece of crap" there and get yourself a better car.
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PopcornPirate
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New Jersey
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Message Posted: Nov 30, 2007 6:46:28 AM
OK.....!
Is the body falling apart? - Duck tape works wonders & is fairly cheap. Also check a local junk yard for some of the damaged fendors.
Is the interior falling apart? - Duck tape again works wonders & is fairly cheap. Also check a local junk yard for some new seats or other parts.
Is the Transmission falling apart? - Take it to a trans shop that gives free estimates. If the cost to repair is too expensive. Get rid of the car & get something newer, better, not falling apart.
Is the Engine falling apart? - Take it to a local mechanic that gives free estimates. If the cost to repair is too expensive. Get rid of the car & get something newer, better, not falling apart.
Don't let anyone pressure you with repairing the car. Do understand that if the car is UNSAFE to drive you can cause an accident & kill someone or yourself. Do a little homework & see how much you have to spend. If it is cheaper to buy another car, take a friend that knows a little about cars to look at it or have him look at your present car & estimate what is wrong with it.
good Luck.
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gixxer6932
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Florida
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Message Posted: Nov 10, 2007 6:33:52 AM
sell it
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Macedawg
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Knoxville
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Message Posted: Nov 9, 2007 7:47:02 AM
duct tape is wonderful but lets not forget zip-ties :)
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radstoy
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Pennsylvania
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Message Posted: Nov 9, 2007 3:25:51 AM
Is this a put-on?
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