Keystone State Thread

Well my first full week is almost done at the new job. And yes I'm enjoying it. But sitting around for 3 months and not working and now working body is sore from shoulders to feet. And my back is absolutely screaming right now.

 

Ehh, that's just weakness leaving your body !

 

The problem with DIY on a BMW is, BMW designs the vehicle to prevent DIY. 2 spark plugs are behind the firewall, have fun with that!?! Try finding the battery, the manual does not show the location…. I could write a book…

 

German cars aren’t terrible but you have to stay on the recommended maintenance or it goes down hill. My golf (RIP) was less problematic than my first gen, but it also cost more in upkeep.

 

Things fail on the BMW that have not failed on any other vehicle I’ve owned. I.E. The washer fluid reservoir cracked, a $900 fix

 

how long have you had it? I kept only 2 of my Audi vehicles well beyond warranty coverage. They are all wicked expensive to pay for even when the smallest thing goes haywire.

 

5-6 years. The warranty was expired by the time we had it. It has 176k miles on it now but comparing that to my 2008 Tacoma(RIP) which had 360k miles with very minimal maintenance… it’s apples to oranges

 

Good morning PA. Welcome to March.

 

Good morning and happy Friyay!

 

Morning all, payday Friday for me.

 

First of the month is the day my retirement check comes in, which makes the first of any month a good day.

 

Whats the R word ?

 

You union electricians make a good buck. Your day will be coming soon. I used to do my brother's taxes and his income, with months of receiving unemployment compensation, was still much more than mine and my wife's combined. I think one year, he made close to $100K - and that was maybe 10 or 12 years ago?

 

can't come quick enough.

 

That's what my brother says too. In all seriousness, the job is hard on the body, as you well know.

 

Morning Pennsylvania

 

Good morning. No TGIF for me today dentist appointment 3 teeth coming out.

 

Ouch.

 

X2. Can't like it either , good luck.