If you love something set it free...

[Blansky]

if it returns, it's yours....if it doesn't, it never was.

Well the Liincoln MKX returned today. After being assaulted in a parking lot last May 30 by a moron, it's been gone with a crumpled rear quarter panel for almost a year.

I've been told it's Covid's fault that the part was back ordered but personally I blame Canada. These cars are made there.

After renting a car for 4 months then realizing how stupid that was we went out and bought a new car. So now that Abraham has returned home from a year long odyssey it has to be sold.

I'm guessing CarMax or some other unpleasant experience is in our future.

[TheVTCGuy]

I like that car! Looked at the Hybrid, 2020.

[brandrea]

We had nothing to do with it, I swear

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by brandrea

We had nothing to do with it, I swear

When you make a car would to be toooooo much to ask to make a few replacement parts as well.

It's not as if Canadians don't crash into a lot of snowbanks every day.

[enjoythemusic]

Ptfptfptf... Canadians.



rushgroup.jpg

[TheVTCGuy]

YEAH!!!!!! It’s time to blame the Canadians!!!!

[AzPaul]

Originally Posted by Blansky

I've been told it's Covid's fault that the part was back ordered but personally I blame Canada. These cars are made there.

You'd think by now the Covid excuse would have been retired, but I guess not.

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by AzPaul

You'd think by now the Covid excuse would have been retired, but I guess not.

My insurance agent said that he knew of a Range Rover I thought it was, was waiting for a special part or bolt made in Ukraine.

That was longer than my situation…..obviously.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

YEAH!!!!!! It’s time to blame the Canadians!!!!

Wat???


20230425_215454.jpg

Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

[wesdaniel]

[Rock]

Disappointing! I was anticipating a photo of one of those wonderful Lincoln Coupe "land yachts" about a block long with doors as long as a Japanese compact.
I hate modern cars and so both of mine are >17 yrs old (and I don't want to part with either of them) but getting spare parts will be the only reason that I will have to buy something more recent. 3 months is about the average for some OE parts (non-genuine are easier to obtain) which have to come from Japan.
I recently ordered a new Brake Reservoir Cap which would have been around A$60. from the Dealer but which I can obtain via the net from an independent supplier for about $30. 4 months is the estimated shipping time from (can you believe it) Saudia Arabia. I feel priviliged to be able to get one at all.

[77T]

I guess the InsCo never heard of pull-a-part, or the repo lot?

Since the car sat idle nearly a year (unserviced I’d guess) - InsCo needs to pop for re-commissioning service.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by 77T

I guess the InsCo never heard of pull-a-part, or the repo lot?

Since the car sat idle nearly a year (unserviced I’d guess) - InsCo needs to pop for re-commissioning service.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Yeah, I told a couple of body shops that I'd sign off on a used part (inside wheel well) but they said they won't use a part that isn't new.

The part only cost around $100.

[77T]

That’s got to be frustrating.

Good luck with the sale - the way it is now, your car may have gained value while it was awaiting the repairs.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by 77T

That’s got to be frustrating.

Good luck with the sale - the way it is now, your car may have gained value while it was awaiting the repairs.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Thanks. We'll see how it goes. I've always done trade-ins so this should be.....interesting.

[VictorGMT]

Originally Posted by wesdaniel

Here's the full song. NSFW.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYB6ZSwdrvM

[Chewbacca]

Why not raffle it.

[wesdaniel]

Originally Posted by VictorGMT

Here's the full song. NSFW.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYB6ZSwdrvM

One of the funniest movies ever.