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BTW, be careful while out in Wine Country. I don’t condone drunk or buzzed driving in any way; but at the same time the cops are setting up illegal so-called DUI checkpoints at all times of the day in the general area of Wine Country Temecula.

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2012 Model Year

Volt = approx. $0.63/mile for 1st 75k over 5 years

Prius 5 Door = approx. $0.61/mile for 1st 75k over 5 years

Fit (base) = approx. $0.48/mile for 1st 75k over 5 years

Expedition = 0.88/mile

Denali XL = $1.15/mile

Camry = 0.56/mile

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Instead Americans sink all their money in wasteful automobiles.

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Apparently you’ve never driven a BMW…[/quote]

I was making a comment on the general priorities in our economy. It was not a statement about personal choice.[/quote]

I think your point about who is talking down electric cars is well taken; but what is the true cost of an electric car/mile vs gas/diesel (fuel efficient) car?

I like the Volt, but it needs to cost 20k, not 41k.

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Instead Americans sink all their money in wasteful automobiles.

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Apparently you’ve never driven a BMW…

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According to reports Granite is not going to sue; I think the quarry is a done deal.

At least those zombies won’t have to breath in silica dust.

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I refuse to put anyone in the third row…Because if anyone rear ended me, you’re pretty much sentencing the person/people sitting in the third row to paralysis or worse… The point of an bigger car is safer crumple zone. Anyone sitting in a third row won’t have any room should you get rear ended.[/quote]

Flu you are absolutely correct on this point; as I was reading your response I was hoping you’d mention this serious issue.

The 3rd row seat can be very dangerous. In fact, I believe it’s the most deadly seat position in a vehicle.

I have a 7 passenger Sienna, and as the family has grown my oldest ends up sitting in the 3rd row and I’m not happy about it at all and looking to either get an 8 passenger minivan or a crossover.

I’ve been trying to talk my wife into a 535i or Mercedes wagon too.

Either way, I don’t like the quad seat setup in many minivans and SUV’s when you regularly have to use the 3rd row because the 2nd row only seats 2.

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So Florida is the WT Capitol of the US?

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If your underwater on the rental, now more than ever it makes even more sense to just walk.

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Typical evictions cost between $800.00 – $1500, most of which is usually paid up-front. In a usual case, the home owner will pay the eviction attorney up front, and often hoping to be later recompensated by refund of the tenant security deposit. However, as frequently is the case, the tenants are already behind on rent prior to filing the eviction, and the security deposit is unlikely to cover all of the lost rent and court expenses. If successful in court, a judgment may be awarded against a tenant for unpaid rents and court costs, but judgments usually do not include everything the owner might have to pay for. For example, such fees that may not be awarded in an eviction judgment include the Sheriff’s Writ (Lockout) fee, Locksmith fees, storage fees, unpaid utility bills, HOA fines, and repair expenses for physical damage to the property found after the tenant is removed. To get additional judgments for further losses such as these, owners must pursue the tenant in small claims court. Frequently, however, homeowners do not follow through with small claims cases, eating the losses and shoulding the burden themselves.

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Very interesting and current read on the global economy:

The Recession Call of 2012 Stands

http://www.businesscycle.com/news_events/news_details/5065

I’m also hearing about more RIF’s lately….

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[quote=flu]ever since the hanging chad, I came to conclusion that Floridians have about 50pts lower IQ than Californians. And that’s not saying much…. I guess it must be too much sun. :)[/quote]

Remember, Conservative + Racist = LOW IQ

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1980 Turbo Trans Am Indy 500 Edition (really any Indy Pace Car)
Early 1970’s Chevelle SS 496
Boss Mustangs (Any year)
Shelby Mustangs (any year)

Fun cars to drive, also 🙂

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That’s what I’m talking about, the fun factor.

Some cars are worth overlooking safety features.

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I often hear so many say they’re driving a car until the tires fall off, and IMO they may be making a big mistake.

I say drive the safest car/vehicle you can within reason, you won’t be able to spend your saved money if your dead or worse.

BTW, I agree 100% with svelte, I don’t want an old car either for exactly the reasons svelte mentioned. Cars are like computers, generally the newer the better.

There are a few exceptions of course:

1980 Turbo Trans Am Indy 500 Edition (really any Indy Pace Car)
Early 1970’s Chevelle SS 496
Boss Mustangs (Any year)
Shelby Mustangs (any year)

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In general if a property is managed by a property management company, the actual eviction process (and related costs) is typically covered under a standard management contract.

What isn’t covered is lost rental revenue, possible damages to the house, etc…that’s where Eviction Protection Insurance comes in – it covers those expenses so essentially an eviction is no cost to you as the property owner at all.

I pay $15/month for the insurance.

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California public employees and their unions represent the pinnacle of greed.

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