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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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i need help getting my car from NY to NEWARK DE....any suggestions? car has blown engine....a tow truck will cost 665 bucks...HELP MEEEE
Old Oct 6, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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bump help me please
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 12:07 AM
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If you know someone with a full size truck, the time to help, and is willing to help you, you can rent a tow-dolly from U-Haul and tow it down there.

I had to do that when my Toyota Paseo crapped out on a drive from Tampa, Fl. to Houston, Texas.
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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i no noone with a full size truck lol
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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rent a truck
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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why u taking the car out there?
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rosedaleny806
why u taking the car out there?
thats where the work will be done
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 02:01 AM
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Where are you having it done?
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 02:04 AM
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friends garage...then back to ny for tuning...at rippmods
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 02:05 AM
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I have my tahoe. Find a trailer and your more then welcome to use my truck.
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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sweet i have a dali...maybe dave will be kind enough to drive down here
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 02:31 AM
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im assuming mr sher will be doing the work
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 02:34 AM
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You still got my number? just hit me up if you need my truck. I may be able to get a trailer for you too. I'll ask my friend tomorrow.
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 02:39 AM
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sounds awesome....and yes mr sher will be doing the work
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 02:56 AM
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don't tow your car on a dolly, it says in the owner's manual to tow it with all wheels on the trailer.
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 03:10 AM
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FML
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by draxcaliber
don't tow your car on a dolly, it says in the owner's manual to tow it with all wheels on the trailer.
i towed mine on a dolly from PA to AZ - 2200 miles with no problem. You will be fine.
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 03:42 AM
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no! the owner's manual says not to! all must obey the owner's manual! written by the prophets of the scion! or fear the wrath of the almighty toyota motor corp!
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 03:43 AM
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just rent a uhaul trailer!! its like 50 a day i did that when my clutch blew, instead of paying 400 for a tow i used my dads truck and got a uhaul trailer
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 03:53 AM
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the dolly is cheaper ;)

and owner's manual? what is that?! you people seriously read those things?



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