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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by MelissaAnne, Apr 24, 2011.

  1. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Bernie Madoff???
     
  2. MelissaAnne

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    HAHAHA That would be amazing...if my mom didn't actually want money from me. She wrote down everytime I borrowed money from her, same with my dad.

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    Does that mean you borrow a lot of money from your folks?:eek:
    why don't you ask your boyfriend to ask his swamp friends for donations?:p
     
  4. MelissaAnne

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    Unfortunately I have. They're the only ones I've ever borrowed money from. One day when I win the lottery I'll be taking care of them though.
     
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    they taught you responsibility. you can never repay them for that. just love them. that's all they want and need.
     
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    Ok so whats the deal here we all have spent a lot of time on this thread has the car been fixed yet? What is the hold up?:der:
     
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    I think we need a Cliff Notes version of this thread....whew! If the dealership went from $4700 to $1700, I too would be very curious to where that $3k went. As someone else mentioned, did Corporate step in? I sure hope they aren't flim-flamming and trying to put a used/salvaged/remanufactured unit into your car and making it seem as though it's a new one.

    As others have played with the $5 donation, bikini pics, etc. I have to say that for people that are very close friends/family, if I knew someone was really in a bind, I would offer to help with anything I could. I've loaned money to friends before, never charged a dime in interest, and some cases never cared if I got paid back. If there was one thing I learned from my parents while they were still alive, it's not about what you have personally, but if someone needs help, you help them. Not to steal someone's user name here, but sometimes, really itsnotaboutthemoney :).

    Sorry, I don't know you personally, so no help here lol. But, if you were close to here and needed a ride or whatever, I would have been glad to help out. It may have been on a Harley a few times, but hey, that's more fun that driving a Prius anyway! I wish you the best of luck with the parents, and really hope you get back to those high MPG sooner than later.
     
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  8. MelissaAnne

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    It's probably a used one Toyota found for me. Since it's from them it comes with a 1 year warranty though so it's better than buying it on ebay and only having a 90 warranty. So far no luck with any financial help of any kind. My parents said no, got denied a loan from the bank, can't really ask anyone else. I applied for the Toyota credit card and got declined. Oh well... Hopefully I get my car back.
     
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    Hmmm, does the BF have something that you can hock or sell while he's otherwise occupied? :evil: Gee <insert his name here> I don't know what happened to your <insert "borrowed" item here>, but oh look here's a pawn ticket where you can drive yo sorry %$# down and go buy it back since YOU have a car and can go get it.

    Disclaimer: The scenario above was just for entertainment purposes and was never intended for any attractive ladies living in Louisiana to actually consider doing. ;)
     
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    Lucky for me I never actually read/listen to disclaimers!!!! :D
     
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    Mark57 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

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    I know the laws are a bit different in your current state than the rest of the US, but don't do anything that will make getting your car back a moot point, I.E. don't get locked up. :nono: ;) Telling them Mark57 told you to do it probably won't fly.
     
  12. MelissaAnne

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    Don't worry. I'm a good girl (for the most part) I wouldn't do anything illegal or dangerous. :peep:
     
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    Just in case let's start the Prius Chat bail bond fund. :rolleyes:
     
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    Mark57 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

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    It WAS fun to think about though.:D
     
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    I like how this stupid thread has accumulated over 8k views. I wonder how many people rolled their eyes and wished for the time back they spent reading this.
     
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    There's many other things I wish I'd had my time back from....reading this thread wasn't one. Then again, I'm doing it at work (shhhhhh).

    Ya know, with the bikini talk earlier, you could get some of your female friends and do a bikini car wash LOL. It always works out great in the movies.....

    I like the idea of selling the LB's truck and paying to get your car fixed :)
     
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    That wouldn't be a bad idea a Prius car wash photo shoot you could ask for donations for photo's. Theres enough trolls on this web site that would pay you would have money for a new prius in no time:der:
     
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    hahahaha I don't have any friends. I'm a hermit that knows absolutely no one here in Louisiana.
     
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    If I had the body I'd totally be a Prius pin up girl. HAHA