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mikenacarato · 12-11-2008, 12:20 PM

ya, she now has a new civic si coupe though which completely spanks the pants off my yaris haha

bronsin · 12-11-2008, 10:32 PM

As long as it doesnt leak...who cares? Even if it does just duct tape the seam in the door and use the passanger door to egress/ingress.
Once I went backwards on the ramp going into my shed with the motorcycle. Over it went. In the morning I called the cops to help me pick it up. Oh were they pissed! Then I explained the battery is under the gas tank (BMW) and I was concerned if gas leaked over the battery and it caught fire it would take half the neighborhood with it. (true) So they helped me pick it up. When I told that story on the BMW motorcycle site all cops said "WTF do you think we dont have enough to do without picking up your motorcycle!" Universal Police sentiment.

bobselectric · 12-11-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

As long as it doesnt leak...who cares? Even if it does just duct tape the seam in the door and use the passanger door to egress/ingress.
Once I went backwards on the ramp going into my shed with the motorcycle. Over it went. In the morning I called the cops to help me pick it up. Oh were they pissed! Then I explained the battery is under the gas tank (BMW) and I was concerned if gas leaked over the battery and it caught fire it would take half the neighborhood with it. (true) So they helped me pick it up. When I told that story on the BMW motorcycle site all cops said "WTF do you think we dont have enough to do without picking up your motorcycle!" Universal Police sentiment.

sidewinder · 12-12-2008, 10:20 PM

Sorry to hear that you thrashed your car in a moment of panic. We all make mistakes. One thing you have to think about is if you do a hack job of fixing it then your car will be worth alot less at resale. The gaskest are important, they are what keeps the weather out and you warm on the inside. Yes, this is not going to be cheap if repaired properly, there is a lot of labor involved. I know a lot of people shy away from Macco, but they painted my Rally spoiler for $200.00 and it matches perfectly. They are one of the more resonable body shops. I wish you the best of luck with your repair.

Chupacabra · 12-13-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

Sorry to hear that you thrashed your car in a moment of panic. We all make mistakes. One thing you have to think about is if you do a hack job of fixing it then your car will be worth alot less at resale. The gaskest are important, they are what keeps the weather out and you warm on the inside. Yes, this is not going to be cheap if repaired properly, there is a lot of labor involved. I know a lot of people shy away from Macco, but they painted my Rally spoiler for $200.00 and it matches perfectly. They are one of the more resonable body shops. I wish you the best of luck with your repair.

This post sounded reasonable and great until the last few sentences. Please tell me that you are kidding me?????? MACCO?????????? Do NOT bring your car to Macco to be repaired!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 12-13-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

This post sounded reasonable and great until the last few sentences. Please tell me that you are kidding me?????? MACCO?????????? Do NOT bring your car to Macco to be repaired!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

for the most part your correct. BUT there are a FEW out there that have good emplyees that take pride in their work......

Chupacabra · 12-13-2008, 05:27 PM

Macco is based on getting the car in and out ASAP with minimal work in the prep phase (most important part of any paint job). Macco is cheap because the labor is cheap...any good painter or body guy is employed at an independant body shop. Macco is a chain that takes people that are new to the trade for the most part. It's an opportunity to learn for many. I would highly, highly advise against taking your car to Macco. Take it to a body shop that does good work. It will be well worth the extra money.

texkid · 12-13-2008, 05:53 PM

Damn! I would've paid a run of the mill tow truck driver $50 than do all that to my car.

Heck, I would've paid a bum $10 and a rock to get into my car.

ddongbap · 12-13-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by texkid

Damn! I would've paid a run of the mill tow truck driver $50 than do all that to my car.

Heck, I would've paid a bum $10 and a rock to get into my car.

A bum an a rock? Right.

texkid · 12-13-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ddongbap

A bum an a rock? Right.

Sorry, just running the scenario through my mind still makes me laugh.

ddongbap · 12-14-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by texkid

Sorry, just running the scenario through my mind still makes me laugh.

Like someone said, what if he locks the bum in the car? What then? You gotta watch out for these things.

gid · 12-14-2008, 12:16 AM

Peter Griffin of FAMILY GUY locked himself in his car in one episode

.

AznGouki · 12-15-2008, 05:35 AM

DAAAAAAAYMN man. I don't know how you did it with sticks but good job at opening the door. Like the button for unlock is by the hand brake so how did you end up reaching it?
I can tell you that I've locked my keys far too many times in my car(BMW). Best solution is to call a friend to get your key or family if you have a spare at home.
If you locked your spare inside the car, which I have a few times, I called a friend who has AMA or AAA and got them to come open it. All those times were free if anybody is cheap like me.

gid · 12-15-2008, 01:23 PM

'tis the season to be jolly and good will towards all . Someone stole that as well . So sad .

gid · 12-15-2008, 01:37 PM

to enlighten the situation . You could carry a lead pipe in your pants at all times . But yeh might get " IS THAT A PIPE IN YOUR PANTS OR YOU JUST HAPPY TO SEE ME ? " .

gid · 12-15-2008, 03:21 PM

here's clip where PETER GRIFFIN of THE FAMILY GUY locks his keys outside of his car

, www.youtube.com/watch?v=mofasfgV4lY .

bobselectric · 12-15-2008, 06:13 PM

I locked the keys in the car once with the engine running--- It took me three hours to get the family out!!

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 12-15-2008, 06:14 PM

D'OH......

12-12-2008, 10:20 PM	#4
sidewinder "Gettin Jiggy wit it" View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris " S " Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: boston Posts: 46	Body Damage Sorry to hear that you thrashed your car in a moment of panic. We all make mistakes. One thing you have to think about is if you do a hack job of fixing it then your car will be worth alot less at resale. The gaskest are important, they are what keeps the weather out and you warm on the inside. Yes, this is not going to be cheap if repaired properly, there is a lot of labor involved. I know a lot of people shy away from Macco, but they painted my Rally spoiler for $200.00 and it matches perfectly. They are one of the more resonable body shops. I wish you the best of luck with your repair.

12-15-2008, 05:35 AM	#13
AznGouki Metsu Drives: NCP91 ; E36 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 154	DAAAAAAAYMN man. I don't know how you did it with sticks but good job at opening the door. Like the button for unlock is by the hand brake so how did you end up reaching it? I can tell you that I've locked my keys far too many times in my car(BMW). Best solution is to call a friend to get your key or family if you have a spare at home. If you locked your spare inside the car, which I have a few times, I called a friend who has AMA or AAA and got them to come open it. All those times were free if anybody is cheap like me. __________________

12-15-2008, 01:37 PM	#15
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	to enlighten the situation . You could carry a lead pipe in your pants at all times . But yeh might get " IS THAT A PIPE IN YOUR PANTS OR YOU JUST HAPPY TO SEE ME ? " . Last edited by gid; 12-15-2008 at 03:12 PM.

12-15-2008, 06:14 PM	#18
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12-11-2008, 12:20 PM	#1
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	ya, she now has a new civic si coupe though which completely spanks the pants off my yaris haha

12-11-2008, 10:32 PM	#2
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,784	As long as it doesnt leak...who cares? Even if it does just duct tape the seam in the door and use the passanger door to egress/ingress. Once I went backwards on the ramp going into my shed with the motorcycle. Over it went. In the morning I called the cops to help me pick it up. Oh were they pissed! Then I explained the battery is under the gas tank (BMW) and I was concerned if gas leaked over the battery and it caught fire it would take half the neighborhood with it. (true) So they helped me pick it up. When I told that story on the BMW motorcycle site all cops said "WTF do you think we dont have enough to do without picking up your motorcycle!" Universal Police sentiment.

12-13-2008, 05:27 PM	#7
Chupacabra Banned Drives: 2009 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 350	Macco is based on getting the car in and out ASAP with minimal work in the prep phase (most important part of any paint job). Macco is cheap because the labor is cheap...any good painter or body guy is employed at an independant body shop. Macco is a chain that takes people that are new to the trade for the most part. It's an opportunity to learn for many. I would highly, highly advise against taking your car to Macco. Take it to a body shop that does good work. It will be well worth the extra money.

12-13-2008, 05:53 PM	#8
texkid The one with cheese on it Drives: '10 Corolla S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 380	Damn! I would've paid a run of the mill tow truck driver $50 than do all that to my car. Heck, I would've paid a bum $10 and a rock to get into my car.

12-14-2008, 12:16 AM	#12
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	Peter Griffin of FAMILY GUY locked himself in his car in one episode .

12-15-2008, 01:23 PM	#14
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	'tis the season to be jolly and good will towards all . Someone stole that as well . So sad .

12-15-2008, 03:21 PM	#16
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	here's clip where PETER GRIFFIN of THE FAMILY GUY locks his keys outside of his car , www.youtube.com/watch?v=mofasfgV4lY .

12-15-2008, 06:13 PM	#17
bobselectric Kickin' Yaris Drives: 07 Yaris liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: west harrison, ny Posts: 523	I locked the keys in the car once with the engine running--- It took me three hours to get the family out!!