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Old 10-20-2013, 08:53 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by t vago View Post
Also take into account the cost of workable beaters of at least $1000, and that would all-but-require a trip to a relatively expensive auto mechanic for repairs. Combine that with what I perceive to be an aversion to getting one's hands dirty/injured in the process of fixing said beater by one's self in order to avoid the trip to that auto mechanic. Factor in gasoline at $3+ per gallon.
Is it an aversion to getting one's hands dirty or is it they have no experience because no no one around them does it and every one talks about how hard and complicated these new cars are?

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