Category Archives: Cars
Whoa, horsey!
I am supposed to leave for Wichita tomorrow morning at 6:00 A.M. with my wife and youngest daughter That will get us to the Kansas Coliseum just in time for the first round of wrestling at 9:00 A.M. Do you remember how … Continue reading
We definitely scored!
I wrote a few days ago that our Honda was definitely a “night” car. I dropped the car off Friday night at the Honda mechanic so he could finally investigate the “Check Engine” light. Before I bought the car, he thought that … Continue reading
Our Honda is confused
I am sure that you are familiar with the expression that some people are morning people and others are night owls. It seems that our “new” 1998 Honda seems to be a “night” car. I say that because when I … Continue reading
The steel trap gets stuck
As you know, I have had quite a time buying a fuel efficient car here in Kansas City. While you have read of the twists and turns, the guys I work with have heard about them first hand. One of … Continue reading
And the decision is…
Buying a used car is really an act of faith. It is so hard to get accurate information. And, how do you KNOW who to trust? I made several calls over the weekend to the used car dealer that I am hoping to build … Continue reading
My solution to a logistical nightmare
I had another one of those nights… How in the world is everything going to happen tomorrow (which was today)? Here is what I came up with… I drove Wild Bill to work. All I can say is that I … Continue reading
Cars, cars, cars
I still haven’t succeeded in buying our second car…but I am working on two good leads. I test drove a 1996 Honda Accord with 200,000 miles tonight. It runs like a top and looks pretty nice. The best thing about … Continue reading
A great idea goes south
As you know, I have been trying to purchase a reliable used car to make the thirty mile to and from work every day. Thus far, it has been adventurous and unsuccessful. My wife’s parents are coming out next Tuesday … Continue reading
Somebody is trying to go to prison
I decided to call the Honda dealer who dealt with the electrical problem in 2007. It turns out that they found the same codes that my mechanic found yesterday. The car needs a new computer. That is not that bad. The … Continue reading
I’ve been down this road before
What is going on? My wife had the day off so I asked her to take our new car to our mechanic to have him thoroughly go through it so I know what maintenance needs to be done. She called … Continue reading
