Shit that annoys you

[Not DJSapp]

Solid idea except for the fact they had a policeman posted there in the customer parking lot and one of the skycam police setups perched overhead. Perhaps they see a lot of theft there or something. Place was slammed, but I saw a lot of people leave the sales lot in as much sticker shock as me. Not that Carmax has ever been known for paying much or selling for good prices, but on occasion they've been fine. But sheesh. Car prices are bonkers! Really depressing. Might as well go new depending on what you're going for. Interested in that 2022 Civic hatch MT that Honda just announced.

You can park on the street with the price written on the window with a soap pen, nice and big and on the side of the car facing the lot. People don't just walk the lot for fun, they're looking to buy. Help them buy.

[skaredshtles]

Heh, I thought about that, but got an Audi SQ5, loaded af. Suits me just fine. Don’t know if I’m a Porsche guy.

You are. Trust me. [emoji41]

[Meadow Skipper]

^ But…I don’t trust you.

I've been half-ass shopping for a new car for "Elaine", and the fact that you managed to get a car below MSRP right now is something I'd put in the win column.

I think it helped that the car had been sitting for a few weeks and I went in prepared to write a check one day before the end of the month. And if they get the price they’re asking for the trade-in, they’ll be doing pretty good.

[skaredshtles]

^ But…I don’t trust you.

You're smarter than you look, Old Man.

[Core Shot]

Used car dealers get $2k
Been that way for years. It’s not a bad business to be in.

Talking about cheap cars. Bobby stainless is a different biz.

[krp8128]

Heh, I thought about that, but got an Audi SQ5, loaded af. Suits me just fine. Don’t know if I’m a Porsche guy.

You are. Trust me. [emoji41]

^ But…I don’t trust you.

Probably should have got a Porsche Macan

[MontuckyFried]

You can park on the street with the price written on the window with a soap pen, nice and big and on the side of the car facing the lot. People don't just walk the lot for fun, they're looking to buy. Help them buy.

Hahaha. I'll have to remember that for next time! Solid tip. Anyhoo, got the car sold yesterday and did quite well on it. Nice actually having the absurd used car market work in my favor for once! I'll miss that car but gotta do what I gotta do.

As much as selling cars these days annoys me, it was worth sifting through all the scammers to get a good buyer. Nice guy who was no fuss, no muss, didn't dick around with me, and was super stoked to get the car. Made me happy to see it go to a good home.

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[krp8128]

Mortgage company.

Got a notice last week effective 7/1 mortgage was being transferred. Letters mentions federal law that if they receive payment anytime with 60 days of transfer new company counts it as on time.

Mentions new company will be in contact with details.

Well no one has contacted me, and old company did not draft today. Other then viewing history, my account is completely locked out online. 2 hour estimate hold from old company, soni hung up. New company is 45 minute.....

[Ted Striker]

I think it helped that the car had been sitting for a few weeks and I went in prepared to write a check one day before the end of the month. And if they get the price they’re asking for the trade-in, they’ll be doing pretty good.

End of the month is a good move. Allotments are important when there's already shortage of inventory.

[PB]

Mortgage company.

Got a notice last week effective 7/1 mortgage was being transferred. Letters mentions federal law that if they receive payment anytime with 60 days of transfer new company counts it as on time.

Mentions new company will be in contact with details.

Well no one has contacted me, and old company did not draft today. Other then viewing history, my account is completely locked out online. 2 hour estimate hold from old company, soni hung up. New company is 45 minute.....

Prolly need to make appointment with proctological surgeon.

[El Chupacabra]

Taking 7 hours to drive 330 miles today, and getting a cracked windshield in the process.

That annoys me.

[stealurface831]

Taking 7 hours to drive 330 miles today, and getting a cracked windshield in the process.

That annoys me.

oh man, my windshield cracked on 80 a few weeks back. contacted safelite that next day and they said it'll be $1400. walk outside the next morning to find the crack went from about 6" on the far side of my windshield to spanning the entire width of the thing. got a call from back from them later saying that there aren't any windshields available for my car at the moment.

[m2711c]

a glass rider on your insurance policy is definitely worth it.....

[BC.]

Neighbor (that we have lived next to for 22 years without issue) has suddenly stopped mowing his grass this year and now seems very bothered by our “adjoining property lines”. I have a feeling a fence is coming......or at least a stand off is coming from him on my next mowing session.

The line I/we have been mowing for 22 years has always been a nice straight line that makes the two properties (3 acre lots) adjoin and just naturally flow into each other......no issues....looks normal. Now, this year for some reason he’s not mowing his whole property/only directly around his house......so out by me, along our line....the grass is knee high/looks like shit.

I noticed yesterday that he took his mower to the lowest blade and scalded a line of what he believes is his “actual property line”.....(which he has every right to do)....but now it’s knee high grass to scald line right up against my mowed property.....it looks ridiculous. Do I have to go buy a zero turn mower so as to not “cross his line”? What the hell happened to our “friendly” mowing of where we just joined them together to make it look nice.....

This is the stupid shit that annoys me....now I gotta worry about this property line crap all of a sudden. I’ll probably see no trespassing signs posted everywhere next....

[Viva]

Fuck his wife.

[Timberridge]

That may be how things got to this point.

[BmillsSkier]

Fuck his wife.

That may be how things got to this point.

I feel like this story has been told here before.

[BC.]

Fuck his wife.

Unfortunately he’s not married…..lol. My neighborhood wife talent is not good, and no redheads, which is extremely disappointing.

[fatnslow]

Neighbor (that we have lived next to for 22 years without issue) has suddenly stopped mowing his grass this year and now seems very bothered by our “adjoining property lines”. I have a feeling a fence is coming......or at least a stand off is coming from him on my next mowing session.

The line I/we have been mowing for 22 years has always been a nice straight line that makes the two properties (3 acre lots) adjoin and just naturally flow into each other......no issues....looks normal. Now, this year for some reason he’s not mowing his whole property/only directly around his house......so out by me, along our line....the grass is knee high/looks like shit.

I noticed yesterday that he took his mower to the lowest blade and scalded a line of what he believes is his “actual property line”.....(which he has every right to do)....but now it’s knee high grass to scald line right up against my mowed property.....it looks ridiculous. Do I have to go buy a zero turn mower so as to not “cross his line”? What the hell happened to our “friendly” mowing of where we just joined them together to make it look nice.....

This is the stupid shit that annoys me....now I gotta worry about this property line crap all of a sudden. I’ll probably see no trespassing signs posted everywhere next....

Why don't you ask him what's up followed by a six pack or whatever beverage he likes ?

[BC.]

Why don't you ask him what's up followed by a six pack or whatever beverage he likes ?

Yep..that’s what I planned along with some humor/sarcasm mixed in.

It’ll work out…just was annoying to see.

[El Chupacabra]

a glass rider on your insurance policy is definitely worth it.....

I have comprehensive with a $100 deductible, which covers this. I probably should ask about a specific glass rider, and see if that's any different in premium totals with a higher comp deductible.

[~mikey b]

I found used front and back glass for my truck at a dodgy glass repair shop for <$400 last summer

call around

[skaredshtles]

I have comprehensive with a $100 deductible, which covers this. I probably should ask about a specific glass rider, and see if that's any different in premium totals with a higher comp deductible.

I'd check on the cost of the glass first. Every vehicle I've ever owned has cost less than $250 to replace the windshield... so I've never bothered making a claim (I'm not even sure if glass is covered by my policy, and TBH, I don't care, as I suspect making a claim is poking the bear).

[gregorys]

Solid idea except for the fact they had a policeman posted there in the customer parking lot and one of the skycam police setups perched overhead. Perhaps they see a lot of theft there or something. Place was slammed, but I saw a lot of people leave the sales lot in as much sticker shock as me. Not that Carmax has ever been known for paying much or selling for good prices, but on occasion they've been fine. But sheesh. Car prices are bonkers! Really depressing. Might as well go new depending on what you're going for. Interested in that 2022 Civic hatch MT that Honda just announced.

All that shit's probably for their own employees! (Only kinda joking...)

One of my clients is a car dealership - and a lot of years ago, one of their own employees had stolen several vehicles from the dealership, and then got fired for some reason. (Not the stolen vehicles.)

Eventually they started trying to find those vehicles and all roads led to this guy. (It's a long story...)
That may be one of the most colorful stories, but car salesman? They'll do the craziest shit you've ever seen. Seriously.

And usually the guy who essentially runs the place is the "best" salesman - so it's crazy from the top all the way to the bottom.
(In my case, the dealership is now run in a way more sane way than in the past, but it's still crazy-train most all the time - just in a different way. But at least I don't think the employees are stealing cars any more. LOL.)

The root message though is - expect the unexpected. Sales people (and especially car sales) think in a way that's just *way* different than the way I think. They'll do stuff that just seems completely unhinged from reality. (At least to me...)

[El Chupacabra]

I'd check on the cost of the glass first. Every vehicle I've ever owned has cost less than $250 to replace the windshield... so I've never bothered making a claim (I'm not even sure if glass is covered by my policy, and TBH, I don't care, as I suspect making a claim is poking the bear).

I googled. Parts cost for the OEM windshield is between $550-750, but I can't tell why there's a difference. Mine has rain sensing wipers so am guessing it's not the cheaper one.

Windshield broke a few years ago from a rock hit, insurance hired glass company that put in an aftermarket windshield that had ridiculous distortion. I complained, they replaced with a different one, which was a little better but there was a lot of wind noise. Complained again, got an OEM windshield with new trim kit, and it was back to normal. Premium didn't change as result of claim.

Guessing I'm going to go through the same hassle over an OEM windshield again this time...