I can't believe it!!! My car overheated!!!
07-17-03, 09:54 AM
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Guys, please keep this civil.
07-17-03, 10:56 AM
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My 97 with 120,000 sometimes starts to overheat too, but only in extreme conditions – heat, traffic, etc. I never saw the temp gage go above 3/4, but it concerns me. My mechanic told me to change thermostat (bout $5) and to flush the system and replace coolant (about $30-50). Other than that, there is no reason for the car to overheat. Unless, your fan clutch is bad or the electric fan does not come on whenever you turn on the A/C - not the case with my car, but it may be something for you to look in to.
As far as your car being piece of sh—t, it very well may be… One can take the best car in the world and treat it like sh—t for 200K miles and guess what? Now the car is a piece of sh—t!
I’m not saying it’s your fault though. My car was treated pretty rough by the previous owners – deadbeats. It ended up being repossessed and that’s how I got such a good deal on it. I’ve spent at least 2,500 so far to restore it. It now drives better that any Mercedes that I’ve driven.
As far as your car being piece of sh—t, it very well may be… One can take the best car in the world and treat it like sh—t for 200K miles and guess what? Now the car is a piece of sh—t!
I’m not saying it’s your fault though. My car was treated pretty rough by the previous owners – deadbeats. It ended up being repossessed and that’s how I got such a good deal on it. I’ve spent at least 2,500 so far to restore it. It now drives better that any Mercedes that I’ve driven.
07-17-03, 11:38 AM
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Originally posted by rybikowsky
you have a car with close to two hundered thousand miles on it, and your crying about the car needing some work. what do you expect of a car with that many miles on it.? These are great automobils And I am not some kid saying it. Before you start calling the car a peice of s--t I suggest you learn something about averedge car longevity.
you have a car with close to two hundered thousand miles on it, and your crying about the car needing some work. what do you expect of a car with that many miles on it.? These are great automobils And I am not some kid saying it. Before you start calling the car a peice of s--t I suggest you learn something about averedge car longevity.
WTF are you talking about? Can I at least complain about my own car?
Before you jump into a thread and post some RUDE opinion here in ClubLexus, I suggest you stay home and learn some manners. Don't be like a mad dog out here and barking around.
You don't give no respect to me, so I don't have to be nice to you
07-17-03, 11:47 AM
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Originally posted by Rice
My 97 with 120,000 sometimes starts to overheat too, but only in extreme conditions ?heat, traffic, etc. I never saw the temp gage go above 3/4, but it concerns me. My mechanic told me to change thermostat (bout $5) and to flush the system and replace coolant (about $30-50). Other than that, there is no reason for the car to overheat. Unless, your fan clutch is bad or the electric fan does not come on whenever you turn on the A/C - not the case with my car, but it may be something for you to look in to.
As far as your car being piece of sh—t, it very well may be? One can take the best car in the world and treat it like sh—t for 200K miles and guess what? Now the car is a piece of sh—t!
I’m not saying it’s your fault though. My car was treated pretty rough by the previous owners ?deadbeats. It ended up being repossessed and that’s how I got such a good deal on it. I’ve spent at least 2,500 so far to restore it. It now drives better that any Mercedes that I’ve driven.
My 97 with 120,000 sometimes starts to overheat too, but only in extreme conditions ?heat, traffic, etc. I never saw the temp gage go above 3/4, but it concerns me. My mechanic told me to change thermostat (bout $5) and to flush the system and replace coolant (about $30-50). Other than that, there is no reason for the car to overheat. Unless, your fan clutch is bad or the electric fan does not come on whenever you turn on the A/C - not the case with my car, but it may be something for you to look in to.
As far as your car being piece of sh—t, it very well may be? One can take the best car in the world and treat it like sh—t for 200K miles and guess what? Now the car is a piece of sh—t!
I’m not saying it’s your fault though. My car was treated pretty rough by the previous owners ?deadbeats. It ended up being repossessed and that’s how I got such a good deal on it. I’ve spent at least 2,500 so far to restore it. It now drives better that any Mercedes that I’ve driven.
My LS is still very smooth. The motor and transmission are still in very good condition. My interior and exterior are in great shape too(you can ask BR1AN and some local member.) I always too great care of my car and I know a car with that many miles will have some mechanical problems.......I called my car "piece of *****" is just an expression for my frustration.
07-17-03, 11:58 AM
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Originally posted by Lonely Toothbrush
Since you are nicer, I won't get mad at you My LS is still very smooth. The motor and transmission are still in very good condition. My interior and exterior are in great shape too(you can ask BR1AN and some local member.) I always too great care of my car and I know a car with that many miles will have some mechanical problems.......I called my car "piece of *****" is just an expression for my frustration.
Since you are nicer, I won't get mad at you
My LS is still very smooth. The motor and transmission are still in very good condition. My interior and exterior are in great shape too(you can ask BR1AN and some local member.) I always too great care of my car and I know a car with that many miles will have some mechanical problems.......I called my car "piece of *****" is just an expression for my frustration.
07-17-03, 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by Lonely Toothbrush
Since you are nicer, I won't get mad at you My LS is still very smooth. The motor and transmission are still in very good condition. My interior and exterior are in great shape too(you can ask BR1AN and some local member.) I always too great care of my car and I know a car with that many miles will have some mechanical problems.......I called my car "piece of *****" is just an expression for my frustration.
Since you are nicer, I won't get mad at you
My LS is still very smooth. The motor and transmission are still in very good condition. My interior and exterior are in great shape too(you can ask BR1AN and some local member.) I always too great care of my car and I know a car with that many miles will have some mechanical problems.......I called my car "piece of *****" is just an expression for my frustration.
You guys shouldn't be so hard on him for calling his own car a POS...it was only out of frustration...I'm sure I would've been in the same mood if that happened to me. Besides...until my car is completely done...or at least lowered...it will be a POS to me...but it will be MY POS. Anyway...let's just get over this bickering and move on with our regular posting. 
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07-17-03, 03:01 PM
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Originally posted by Lonely Toothbrush
Dave, is it wrong to call my own car "piece of sh?t"
Don't blame me for getting a liitle bit mad
Dave, is it wrong to call my own car "piece of sh?t"
Don't blame me for getting a liitle bit mad
Originally posted by Lonely Toothbrush
WTF are you talking about? Can I at least complain about my own car?
Before you jump into a thread and post some RUDE opinion here in ClubLexus, I suggest you stay home and learn some manners. Don't be like a mad dog out here and barking around.
You don't give no respect to me, so I don't have to be nice to you
WTF are you talking about? Can I at least complain about my own car?
Before you jump into a thread and post some RUDE opinion here in ClubLexus, I suggest you stay home and learn some manners. Don't be like a mad dog out here and barking around.
You don't give no respect to me, so I don't have to be nice to you
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