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HmBuilder2 · 08-31-2014, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mariojmoe

I was raised where if something is given to you for use (in working order), it should be returned in the same way. I did drive it 6 miles and it took a crap while in my posession. I dont want to shell out the cash for the repair but down inside I know its what is the right thing to do (my raising).

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christianchevell · 08-31-2014, 08:09 AM

in that logic it would be correct to give them back the truck in the same exact shape with a rod waiting to go out in five minutes. You are not responsible for the many years of abuse and neglect the truck took. Offering to try to help fix it back yard mechanic style is about as much friendly help as required from morals. Its not like you were taking it auto crossing and rolled it, the truck was a POS disaster waiting to happen and they should realize it and let you know its not your fault.
Other morals are not required to be of a higher level when barrowing something, it may be you can replace the entire truck for cheaper than fixing the engine and basically giving them a new overhauled engine for using a truck five minutes... Think about it, would not there be tons of lots waiting to rent everyone a POS on the you break it you buy it warranty that gives them a hammer over the renters head! This is not a china shop, its life. And it would also be the right thing for them to let you know its not your fault and your part of the repair bill at .25$ a mile comes to: $1.50 .

mariojmoe · 08-31-2014, 08:43 AM

Thanks alot guys and I get nearly everyones point, thanks for the laughs too (definitively needed that). Although the truck is/was a beater pos it was still running w/o a knock when I took posession. I truly believe it was going to blow regardless but I just happened to be the lucky dog it blew out on lol. I am not made of money and will feel the pinch in the repair for sure. I pointed that out in response to "brag" about my 7 cars. Trust me my day would not have been s**tty if I had tons of cash laying around (which I don't) , I would not have even bothered posting it?
Secondly yes I also realize that I could totally say "hey not my problem" but if the shoe were on the other foot how would it really feel? Also as I mentioned, it's my raising to be thankful and responsible to others and to return something borrowed in the same or better condition. It just reinforced what alot of others said on here and what I should have followed in the first place which is just not borrow and use my own truck or a wrecker.
I am gojng to look at LKQ, or cl for a good running 6.0 and slap it in there and call it a day (my plan as of now).

jd10013 · 08-31-2014, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mariojmoe

Thanks alot guys and I get nearly everyones point, thanks for the laughs too (definitively needed that). Although the truck is/was a beater pos it was still running w/o a knock when I took posession. I truly believe it was going to blow regardless but I just happened to be the lucky dog it blew out on lol. I am not made of money and will feel the pinch in the repair for sure. I pointed that out in response to "brag" about my 7 cars. Trust me my day would not have been s**tty if I had tons of cash laying around (which I don't) , I would not have even bothered posting it?
Secondly yes I also realize that I could totally say "hey not my problem" but if the shoe were on the other foot how would it really feel? Also as I mentioned, it's my raising to be thankful and responsible to others and to return something borrowed in the same or better condition. It just reinforced what alot of others said on here and what I should have followed in the first place which is just not borrow and use my own truck or a wrecker.
I am gojng to look at LKQ, or cl for a good running 6.0 and slap it in there and call it a day (my plan as of now).

good for you. the "how can I get out of this" and "it's not my responsibility" mentality that's so prevalent nowadays is why the country is in the shape that it's in.

URBAN LEGEND · 08-31-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

good for you. the "how can I get out of this" and "it's not my responsibility" mentality that's so prevalent nowadays is why the country is in the shape that it's in.

This, according to a guy that doesn't punctuate well? Hmm.

Describe the shape of our country in the most objective way you can. Thanks.

jd10013 · 08-31-2014, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

This, according to a guy that doesn't punctuate well? Hmm.

Describe the shape of our country in the most objective way you can. Thanks.

My punctuation is fine, and I would best describe the shape of our country in 50% of all households receiving direct government assistance. And of course the massive debt we're incurring to fund it. But I'm sure that's someone else fault too

URBAN LEGEND · 08-31-2014, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

My punctuation is fine, and I would best describe the shape of our country in 50% of all households receiving direct government assistance. And of course the massive debt we're incurring to fund it. But I'm sure that's someone else fault too

Ok smart guy. Fix it!

RJT RS · 08-31-2014, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jd10013

good for you. the "how can I get out of this" and "it's not my responsibility" mentality that's so prevalent nowadays is why the country is in the shape that it's in.

X 100 (yeah it makes me puke). OP, there was one thing that stood out, the way the post started. The condition of the truck made me cringe when you borrowed it, risk/reward was out of whack on that one. I do hope something gets worked out that's fair.

Reading these posts, is why I HATE to loan anything.

08-31-2014, 08:09 AM	#16
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	in that logic it would be correct to give them back the truck in the same exact shape with a rod waiting to go out in five minutes. You are not responsible for the many years of abuse and neglect the truck took. Offering to try to help fix it back yard mechanic style is about as much friendly help as required from morals. Its not like you were taking it auto crossing and rolled it, the truck was a POS disaster waiting to happen and they should realize it and let you know its not your fault. Other morals are not required to be of a higher level when barrowing something, it may be you can replace the entire truck for cheaper than fixing the engine and basically giving them a new overhauled engine for using a truck five minutes... Think about it, would not there be tons of lots waiting to rent everyone a POS on the you break it you buy it warranty that gives them a hammer over the renters head! This is not a china shop, its life. And it would also be the right thing for them to let you know its not your fault and your part of the repair bill at .25$ a mile comes to: $1.50 . __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

08-31-2014, 08:43 AM	#17
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	Thanks alot guys and I get nearly everyones point, thanks for the laughs too (definitively needed that). Although the truck is/was a beater pos it was still running w/o a knock when I took posession. I truly believe it was going to blow regardless but I just happened to be the lucky dog it blew out on lol. I am not made of money and will feel the pinch in the repair for sure. I pointed that out in response to "brag" about my 7 cars. Trust me my day would not have been s**tty if I had tons of cash laying around (which I don't) , I would not have even bothered posting it? Secondly yes I also realize that I could totally say "hey not my problem" but if the shoe were on the other foot how would it really feel? Also as I mentioned, it's my raising to be thankful and responsible to others and to return something borrowed in the same or better condition. It just reinforced what alot of others said on here and what I should have followed in the first place which is just not borrow and use my own truck or a wrecker. I am gojng to look at LKQ, or cl for a good running 6.0 and slap it in there and call it a day (my plan as of now).