Don't Forget Your Neck Brace!

JARblue · 10-29-2015, 08:01 PM

FWIW, I get quotes from several of the major insurance companies every year for comparison. And I make sure they know they're being compared. My agent has taken care of our family for over 30 years now.

enkei2k · 10-29-2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dant1127

Maybe you guys can help me figure out the shifter on my rental... this corolla has
P for Park
R for Rattle-Can
N for Nothing
D for Dangerously Slow Shifting
S for Slightly Less Dangerously Slow Shifting, and
B for... Buzz Mode?

Can't figure that last one out... the corolla's motor just makes a funny noise, but doesn't get anywhere any faster.

Lol on a more serious note, this car..... bleh.

Sorry to hear about the Z!!!

But to help you out, B is similar to 'engine brake', meaning it helps slow the car down a little bit when on a hill, etc..although it doesn't really work that well.

source - I sell Toyotas lol

dant1127 · 10-29-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Sorry to hear about the Z!!!

But to help you out, B is similar to 'engine brake', meaning it helps slow the car down a little bit when on a hill, etc..although it doesn't really work that well.

source - I sell Toyotas lol

Lol thanks... it was all in jest. I figured out what they are supposed to do, but yeah... kinda useless in this car. My husband's old Juke and current Maxima have awesome CVTs compared to this hunk. His Maxima is Not afraid to get the revs up, and tire chirps from launch were/are common when I drove either lol. The toyota, tho.... I've even tried revving before takeoff, but this transmission is afraid to hit anywhere close to the engine's power band until you're already going 60.

It does get great gas mileage, though.

birdman71 · 10-30-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dant1127

Lol thanks... it was all in jest. I figured out what they are supposed to do, but yeah... kinda useless in this car. My husband's old Juke and current Maxima have awesome CVTs compared to this hunk. His Maxima is Not afraid to get the revs up, and tire chirps from launch were/are common when I drove either lol. The toyota, tho.... I've even tried revving before takeoff, but this transmission is afraid to hit anywhere close to the engine's power band until you're already going 60.

It does get great gas mileage, though.

Well that's why, its gas efficient not a performance sports car haha

I don't think those cars revvs aren't supposed to go above like 4k/min lol Super low shift points to be able to be gas efficient plus a small V4 engine.
Cant wait for your Z to get fixed haha!

Johnny6.1 · 10-30-2015, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dant1127

Unfortunately my auto company said at first, my home isn't insurable by their standards. After, it changed to a price of literally double what my current home insurance costs, with the exact same protection, and that's with a 3 car multi discount, 10 year policy discount, and some other mess. I left it alone, but this umbrella policy sounds like it might be worth it for me to look for a new company for both our home and cars..

Definitely worth looking into. I added umbrella and my auto insurance dropped $50 a month, more than paying for umbrella coverage for the year. My umbrella cost me $330 for the year. And we just had our house built in northern California

HulaGirl · 10-31-2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzzy

Here's a sign of the times:
I had my annual physical exam this morning. I've previously had a few docs ask me if I wear my seat belt. Routine. The one today not only asked that but if I text or use Facebook while driving.

Could have been worse. Doc now might ask if you're a gun owner these days.

Fuzzzy · 10-31-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HulaGirl

Could have been worse. Doc now might ask if you're a gun owner these days.

LOL!

Not around here--it's a given. A local sheriff recently tried to buy an armored vehicle from military surplus because "every resident has at least a shotgun and a hunting rifle." If you don't have at least a closet-full of guns, you're considered a commie pacifist and to be at an extreme disadvantage

dant1127 · 11-04-2015, 11:00 AM

So I get a call from my brother last night saying he needs a ride home from work... I get there, and this kid somehow managed to find out my Z was finished (yaaaasss!!), get it from the shop, have it detailed, and hide it on his lot at work to surprise me with it. Christmas came early!!

Goodbye, Corolla.

Now I just have to decide when I'm dropping it off at the dealership for 2 or 3 more weeks -_-

Started a new thread for parts advice. Also, I forgot how sexy these cars are in person... X-D

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dant1127 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: US Posts: 110 Drives: NA Rep Power: 11	So I get a call from my brother last night saying he needs a ride home from work... I get there, and this kid somehow managed to find out my Z was finished (yaaaasss!!), get it from the shop, have it detailed, and hide it on his lot at work to surprise me with it. Christmas came early!! Goodbye, Corolla. Now I just have to decide when I'm dropping it off at the dealership for 2 or 3 more weeks -_- Started a new thread for parts advice. Also, I forgot how sexy these cars are in person... X-D JARblue and Fuzzzy like this.

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