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Old May 8, 2009 | 02:24 AM
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So I bought the car a year ago officially tomorrow.
But I swear its not meant to be, ever since I got it, its been nothing but heartaches.
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1- The day I got the car The stereo door cover was scratched and broken and they didnt expect me to say anything.

2. first oil change,I mysteriously had 2 popped tires.

3. I have bad luck with tires period.

4. My cousins random boyfriend hit my car and didnt tell me, he wasn't expecting me to see it. (I was screwed and the rear quarter panel is still a mess)

5. Yesterday my aunt smashed into my car and hit the bumper.
She was rushing to the hospital to chase the ambulance to find out my cousins just had a virus.

I have terrible luck.
Old May 8, 2009 | 02:32 AM
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Well...the good news? Theres no more bad news.


No seriously, everything will work out. Just be patient and stay positive. :D
Old May 8, 2009 | 02:33 AM
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I'm staying positive, I have been this whole time.

I'm starting to think that there is target on my car that says hit me!
Old May 8, 2009 | 02:38 AM
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tC = Toyota Curse

I've just learned to accept this
Old May 8, 2009 | 02:40 AM
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first off, you should find a new dealership or garage to do the maitenance on your car, and call scion corporate to complain about how your car was treated by whomever previously wronged you if it was a toyota/scion dealership.

as for random bad tire luck, drive carefully, keep an eye on what the traffics is doing infront of you, if they are braking, you probably should be too, try to see why.

as for random people people hitting your car. you have to be very contienious about where you leave your car. i never park my car on the street, and when i pickout a parking spot, i examine the area to determine if ungifted drivers might have difficulty pulling in or backing out around my car, or if the spaces are too tight and people might open their doors into my car. try to also park in low traffic areas.

i only have two minor scrapes on my tc from poor parking lot manuevering by other drivers, but my tc is 5 years old now, so that is pretty good i think.
Old May 8, 2009 | 02:42 AM
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Yes I totally agree,
the worst part it both times I was parked at my own house.
how convenient.
Old May 8, 2009 | 02:44 AM
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oh, and also, if i go to party's, i park far away from the drunken debauchery, and if my friends are tipsy or nauseous or unruly, they are taking a cab home.
Old May 8, 2009 | 02:45 AM
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hey at least your ride didnt get stolen and stripped down to the bare metal.
Old May 8, 2009 | 02:45 AM
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Yeah thats how I am I park as far away as possible, thats how I am at school too.
I commute and the people that drive there are crazy!
Old May 8, 2009 | 02:46 AM
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Thats so true!
I think at that point I would just quit.
Old May 8, 2009 | 03:42 AM
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tell ur family to pay up. just cause their your family members it doesnt mean they dont have to pay for the damages that they have caused. ur money has been spent to get this car. ITS NOW TIME TO TAKE CHARGE!
Old May 8, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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it'll be ok. just be patient and like how others said, stay positive.
Old May 8, 2009 | 06:01 AM
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stay positive....

shat always happens but then it gets better.......eventually...
Old May 8, 2009 | 06:03 AM
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haha last post before im out..well out for an hour or so, shes a girl los....lol just giving you a heads up
Old May 8, 2009 | 06:04 AM
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woooops....lol
Old May 8, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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x2 on positive..The bad is bound to break eventually.. *knock on wood
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knocks on wood
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