My Poor 2012... I need a South Florida Mechanic!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by omuomu, Feb 18, 2025.

  1. omuomu

    omuomu Junior Member

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    Oh, hey, I forgot to mention one last update...

    I ended up selling Charlie's old body using Peddle. I was wary of this, but it worked out no prob, and I'm happy with what they gave me for a car that needed thousands of dollars in repairs AND whose paint was pretty much gone! A lot more than I would've gotten trying to sell it privately.

    When I did the math, which makes me laugh 'cause math is not my strong suit(!), I probably made more than if I had totally fixed the car and then sold it, and that's not counting the paint issues, which would've destroyed all of that as well.

    I am loving the '17 Prime, and my daughter talks to him every day, so he's still good ol' Charlie, just far spiffier. I ended up getting the deal of the century thanks to a caring family member and I am forever grateful to everyone who helped or tried to help me. This includes you guys!

    It's good to have hope again and see the positivity in people, I really needed it. Onwards and upwards!

    O C
     
  2. ASRDogman

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    Glad it worked out for you.

     
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    If I were you, I'd buy an e-bike. Take the insurance off the car. Leave it in the garage for a while
     
  4. omuomu

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    Hee hee, can't take the kid to school on an e-bike! It would be fun though...

    But thankfully, the Universe converged and the problem was solved, so no worries anymore. I may have had a rough year, but I am a very lucky person to have help and good advice!

    O C