Why not doing your own repairs will make you go bankrupt.

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  1. Last Call

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    I agree theres arguments to both sides theres no 1 size fit's all by any means
    I happen to be one of the ones that enjoy working on trucks just as much if not more than driving one .. but thats me
    Me personal I would rather lay under a truck at 2 am putting a u joint or drive shaft or even a clutch in. VS laying in bed thinking about the economics of a truck payment or if the shop fixed my truck correctly.. but thats just me it has to do with the environment I was raised in and taught to me when I choose to do what I do for a living
    I don't condem anybody that would rather buy a truck for the satisfaction of a warranty
    BTW @bzinger .. you know its coming because I treat you like a rented mule. But 30k ??? thats alot of Budwiser .. I now understand why you charge the office help like you do for your shows ...I'am glad it's pay'n off for buddy .. and kudo's too ya
     
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    If you would of listened to me along time ago and switched to Hamm's and parked that Budwiser wagon you would be as spry as I 'am ..lol
     
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    If you belly up because you're paying a good mechanic, you're doing something wrong.

    Finding a good mechanic is the hard part. I'd rather pay to have my work done (given it's done right), and make my free time my own.

    And I wouldn't mind paying 150$ an hour if i'm getting my moneys worth. Bad thing is, I don't want the 50$ an hour guys.

    If they're 50$ an hour, it's usually because their knowledge ain't worth 150$ an hour.

    FYI, so far I'm still doing all my own work.
     
  4. bzinger

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    #### shame but we don't do the Miller distributer in des moines or Creston anymore, they were 2 of my favorites even with the bounce to omaha after getting empty.
     
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    They must be on by the Hour.....LOL

    From the Time I put My overalls on, to the Time I take them Off.. would average out about 20 minutes I reckon...
     
  6. Last Call

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    BTW.. I fertilized your yard for ya last week I had a bit of a time getting backed in your driveway .. but I got backed in enough to wash out through my back door your water bill migh be alittle high this month too
    Just say'n
     
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    That's good to know ! Thought I smelled cash when I got home today.
    I shoveled out alot of Merritt cattle pots as a kid which explains your taste in beer .
     
  8. Last Call

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    I know you did thats why I figured you'd understand ..I left a 20.00 in the fridge in the man cave.. I was tried sore & thrusty when I go done .. but your beer was cold & wet.. that was good enough for me
     
  9. Big Road Skateboard

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    You forgot the comma between tired and sore, but you nailed the delivery.......


    Punctuation.....



    It's important
     
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