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I have a secret little luxury......
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:34 pm
by ToplessRideFL
He comes to my office complex and for $20 I get the works....a full detail, wash and vac.... and never leave my desk. For $35 I get a wax job. I treat myself 2 times a month.......and do it myself on the off weeks......How often do you wash or get your car washed ?
I do it once a week.
Re: I have a secret little luxury......
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:36 pm
by sy
I clean the inside of my car religiously.
I don't think I've washed any car I've owned

Re: I have a secret little luxury......
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:37 pm
by ToplessRideFL
sy wrote:I don't think I've washed any car I've owned

Is the paint still on it?

Re: I have a secret little luxury......
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:38 pm
by buffettbride
ToplessRideFL wrote:He comes to my office complex and for $20 I get the works....
Yes.
Seriously? I'm not in charge of car-washing at our house. Don't think it's been done in a while. Our car that got wrecked (that is now fixed) just got a complete detail job and it smells nicer now.
The truck gets an inside cleaning about 1x per week.
Outsides...prolly 2x per month.
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:38 pm
by rednekkPH
I bought my current car new in '98. It's been washed maybe 3 times. My Blazer, and all 3 of my pickups have not been washed at all since I have owned them. As far as I'm concerned, vehicles work for me, not the other way around. Besides, the dirt provides a protective layer for the paint.
Re: I have a secret little luxury......
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:39 pm
by sy
ToplessRideFL wrote:sy wrote:I don't think I've washed any car I've owned

Is the paint still on it?


Never better. I had my last car for 5 years, never had a problem at all. This one I've had for little over a year, still looks brand new.
Re: I have a secret little luxury......
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:40 pm
by ToplessRideFL
buffettbride wrote:ToplessRideFL wrote:He comes to my office complex and for $20 I get the works....
Yes.
I know isnt it cool!!! He was here today!

Posted: October 18, 2005 2:42 pm
by phjrsaunt
What a bargain! We have several companies that do that here, but a full wash/wax/vaccuum is more like $90!

Re: I have a secret little luxury......
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:44 pm
by buffettbride
ToplessRideFL wrote:buffettbride wrote:ToplessRideFL wrote:He comes to my office complex and for $20 I get the works....
Yes.
I know isnt it cool!!! He was here today!

I think we're talking about a different kind of works.
If anything's gettin' the works, I want it to be me! Not my car!!
Re: I have a secret little luxury......
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:45 pm
by balcony girls
ToplessRideFL wrote:He comes to my office complex and for $20 I get the works....a full detail, wash and vac.... and never leave my desk. For $35 I get a wax job. I treat myself 2 times a month.......and do it myself on the off weeks......How often do you wash or get your car washed ?
I do it once a week.
oooo . .does he come into Tampa. . ? ?
seriously . .would you ask him . . ? ?
I would be on that in a heartbeat . . ! !

Posted: October 18, 2005 2:45 pm
by ToplessRideFL
phjrsaunt wrote:What a bargain! We have several companies that do that here, but a full wash/wax/vaccuum is more like $90!

I doubt this guy is a company...altho he takes checks..

... just a guy and his van.... but he is dependable.... says he hits 20 office complexes every two weeks....
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:46 pm
by J.LeP
I get a car wash and a haircut twice a year, if I need it or not!
John
Re: I have a secret little luxury......
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:46 pm
by rsgeist
ToplessRideFL wrote:He comes to my office complex and for $20 I get the works....a full detail, wash and vac.... and never leave my desk. For $35 I get a wax job. I treat myself 2 times a month.......and do it myself on the off weeks......How often do you wash or get your car washed ?
I do it once a week.
This was starting to sound kind of hot .... until I got to the part about the car.
Well, when I was younger I used to wash and wax my cars religiously. But as I got older I realized it was easier to just buy them the color of dirt.
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:47 pm
by LIPH
I took my car back to the dealer for service yesterday and they washed it when they were done. I think the last time it was washed was when I brought it to the dealer for service last year.

And yes, I get it serviced more often than once a year. I just want the dealer to know I'm still around in case I decide to buy a new one from them.
Re: I have a secret little luxury......
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:47 pm
by sy
rsgeist wrote:
Well, when I was younger I used to wash and wax my cars religiously. But as I got older I realized it was easier to just buy them the color of dirt.

That's why I have silver. Salt in the winter just blends in until the rain washes it off
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:48 pm
by rednekkPH
LIPH wrote:I took my car back to the dealer for service yesterday and they washed it when they were done. I think the last time it was washed was when I brought it to the dealer for service last year.

And yes, I get it serviced more often than once a year. I just want the dealer to know I'm still around in case I decide to buy a new one from them.
Don't tell me you fall for that "need to change the oil" scam...
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:49 pm
by ToplessRideFL
LIPH wrote:I'm still around in case I decide to buy a new one from them.
That you havent died yet ?
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:49 pm
by buffettbride
rednekkPH wrote:LIPH wrote:I took my car back to the dealer for service yesterday and they washed it when they were done. I think the last time it was washed was when I brought it to the dealer for service last year.

And yes, I get it serviced more often than once a year. I just want the dealer to know I'm still around in case I decide to buy a new one from them.
Don't tell me you fall for that "need to change the oil" scam...
I'm still stuck on him getting serviced more than once a year.

Posted: October 18, 2005 2:50 pm
by LIPH
rednekkPH wrote:LIPH wrote:I took my car back to the dealer for service yesterday and they washed it when they were done. I think the last time it was washed was when I brought it to the dealer for service last year.

And yes, I get it serviced more often than once a year. I just want the dealer to know I'm still around in case I decide to buy a new one from them.
Don't tell me you fall for that "need to change the oil" scam...
Well, since my car is 7 years old and only has 26,500 miles on it, not really.

But my inspection sticker was getting ready to expire (tomorrow) so I thought it would be a good idea to get the car inspected.
Posted: October 18, 2005 2:52 pm
by ToplessRideFL
LIPH wrote: since my car is 7 years old and only has 26,500 miles on it, .
A the benefits of public transportation..... When you decide to get a new one... I will buy it..... dont care what color..... (what kind is it anyway)