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Old 11-03-2006, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy View Post
Real estate is tough on cars, think around town driving in the extreme. Lots of shifting and getting in and out.
Coming from a real estate agent, I wouldn't buy a car from one.
Good point. Lots of shifting, starting and stopping, might have done for the transmission early. Fortunately, the next owner got stuck with the bills and the car was otherwise well treated so it came to me in good condition.
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