What should I do about my '97 Taurus?

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Dec 23, 2009 | 06:11 PM

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joltdudeuc

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Car Info: '99 RBP GM6

Currently stranded on 84 before the bridge with an over heating ford. Caltrans to the rescue though.

Dec 23, 2009 | 06:34 PM

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Do you need a rescue?

Dec 23, 2009 | 06:42 PM

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Made it home with the top off from caltrans. I dunno why, but I'm determined to see of I can fix this pos

Dec 23, 2009 | 06:46 PM

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code3suby

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yeah overheating issues are *****es.... I had a toyota truck that I ended up replacing the entire cooling system on, radiator, fan/clutch, thermostat, radiator, water pump and the heatercore....

Dec 23, 2009 | 07:23 PM

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Jump it!!

Dec 23, 2009 | 07:23 PM

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joltdudeuc

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yeah overheating issues are *****es.... I had a toyota truck that I ended up replacing the entire cooling system on, radiator, fan/clutch, thermostat, radiator, water pump and the heatercore....

Ugh, if I had to do all that I'd definitely donate this car.

Dec 23, 2009 | 07:36 PM

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Time to make a BAIC Gymkhana video or use it for 24 Hour of Lemons

Dec 24, 2009 | 03:47 AM

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I know

I like it cause it was running, it was cheap to insure and drive. Got 24mpg average and was roomy...

I don't want to buy a car, lol. But I guess it might be time.

I know what you mean. I still have my 1st car from my dad as well. 1991 Camry V6 LE. Cheap to insure and good MPG. Very good beater. But unlike yours, it doesn't breakdown with minimal service. Only issue is it's paint is flaking off. More so when I'm driving in the freeway. Kinda fun to watch paint peeling off on the hood while driving.