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JFF!!! Who Can Drive a Manual Transmission Car?
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on October 1, 2011
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I'm rolling off another question about a daddy's dream car....
I'm surprised people don't know how to drive a manual transmission! My dad wouldn't let me drive a ca...
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- I learned to drive on my mom's manual and got really frustrated trying to learn an automatic in drivers' ed (I kept insisting we were forgetting something, but the ins...
- Most of my cars have been manual transmission. My husband almost always has automatic (for good reason.) It REALLY helps in the snow! Most people that get in my car...
- My dad was a Drivers Ed teacher so OF COURSE I had to learn to drive a manual as well as change a tire and my oil like yourself. I haven't owned a manual car for just...
Need a Recommendation--Anyone Love Their Car / SUV?
Asked by N.M. from San Francisco
on May 24, 2010
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We're starting to shop for a replacement vehicle. My husband wants another small-ish car for the great gas mileage. But I would really like to get an SUV or crossove...
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- Hi! We have a Mazda 5 that we love. It's a "microvan," and it works perfectly for us. It's small enough that we can easily park it anywhere in the city but it has a...
- I have a kia rondo and LOVE it. I do not have the third row option but it does come with one. We bought ours used and it just had the one row of seats. It is GREAT on ...
- I just bought a new Honda pilot and I LOVE IT!!!! The gas mileage is better than my past SUV and it has tons of room. I have 2 car seats in the middle and the seat b...
Suggestions for Surviving a Road Trip to the Beach
Asked by L.R. from Dallas
on May 29, 2009
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We're taking a road trip next week to Port Aransas with our 4 yr. old and 5 mon. old ~ our first true family vacation ever, and our daughters' first time to the beach....
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- Our family has done beach rentals for the past 12 years . . . this year will be our 13th! And since 2005 we've made huge road trip to NJ each summer because that's ou...
- i'm going this summer with 4 kids in tow, ages 11, 8, 7, and 5. if i can survive that road trip, surely you can survive yours! LOL i second the portable dvd player an...
- It is also well worth the time and money to take the Jetty boat to San Jose Island. The water and beach seems alot cleaner. Worth checking out! But there are no fac...
7 Seater Suv
Asked by K.S. from San Francisco
on August 16, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
I am wanting to upgrade our car. Currently have a subaru outback, but we are trying for our third baby and cannot fit 3 car seats across the back seat. I w...
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- K., I had a minivan for years when my four were little. It was before both side doors opened. I actually told one of the salesmen that there should be another doo...
- I love the toyota sequoia
- I highly recommend the Honda Pilot. We absolutely love ours, as do all of our neighbors that have one (which are quite a few). GREAT family car, third row of seats, ...
Should I Refinance?
Asked by T.B. from San Francisco
on February 5, 2009
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I purchased my home 6 yrs ago at a fixed rate of 6.375% for 30 yrs. My financial advisor is advising that I refinance at a new fixed rate of 5% for 30 yrs and include...
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- you should get the advice of a finance expert that is not positioned to gain a commission if you choose this option. it is hard to get an unbiased opinion from someo...
- Hi T., If you can afford the payments as you have them now, then don't refinance. Not only will you owe more than you do now on the principle but over time you will...
- I've been a Realtor for 40 years, and have seen all the scenarios you can name. One of the crucial things you need to think about before refinancing is "how long do y...
Airplane Travel
Asked by C.T. from San Francisco
on July 19, 2010
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We are taking our first airplane flight with our daughters (5.5 and 2.5 years). It is a short flight--one and a half hours only. I have a few questions:
1) Would yo...
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- yes on the carseat, it will keep her still. magic doodles are great.
- We have traveled a lot with our 4 children since they were very young. I would not take the carseat on the plane but would check it in so you can use it when you get ...
- We used a carseat on the plane when our kids were infants, but by 2.5 we had stopped. It gets to be more fun for them to emulate the older sib and parents by using t...
Buying a House
Asked by A.M. from Sacramento
on February 15, 2011
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Hi, mamas! This is the first time I've asked a question, so here it is - I would like to buy a house someday, but I don't know where to start! I am paying a lot for ...
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- I think you and hubbie need to sit down and do a detailed budget first. See what you bring home every month and what you can really afford in a house payment- not wha...
- One of the biggest factors in deciding to whether to buy a house or not is can you afford it? Since you don't know about your credit, start by getting your free a...
- The best thing to start is to request copies of your credit reports. Get your financial ducks in a row and pay off any & all debt so you know what you've got to wor...
Family Reunion
Asked by K.N. from San Francisco
on April 18, 2008
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I am hosting a family reunion at my home in August with approx. 35-40 people. I would love some creative ideas and helpful hints. Everyone lives 6 or more hours away ...
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- Hi K., Delagate!!! Since everyone is coming from far away, ask them to bring all the nonparishables...paper products, decorations, chips, beverages, deserts etc. Keep...
- Hi K. I'm very sorry to hear about your brother, my heart goes out to you. I'm glad you're giving your family such a wonderful gift as this reunion. My Dad was one ...
- Dear K. - We had a family reunion some years ago & my suggestion is to make several thjings ahead & freeze, if you have room. Dessert lb. cakes, zucchini &/or carrot ...
