want a FREE Honda Civic?

On February 2, 2011February 1, 2011 By Rick McIn product complaints, travel9 Comments

First you need read this post …

After 11yrs carless, I bought a ’96 Honda Civic hatchback a year ago for $1600.

With it I made 2 big road trips through the USA.

While away for 3 months (Oct-Dec) I offered to hire Sam to “take care” of my cherished vehicle.

Here’s how I found it:

One tire was a little low …

… I had to reduce his wages. 🙂

Just to get it back roadworthy my first quote was for about $850.

… no go.

Instead I’ll donate it to the Kidney Foundation. Or give it away to friends.

Was it worth the hassle and responsibility of possession?

I think so.

$1600 initial cost
$1000 insurance for 1 year
$500 repairs in Montana
$400 AMA, registration and other incidental repairs
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$3500 for one year … plus fuel / oil

I’ll be giving it away Feb. 7th

Contact me if you want this lemon for free. It’s running. But that’s the best I can say.

Bandwidth Caps & Usage Based Billing

On February 1, 2011February 1, 2011 By Rick McIn government, internetLeave a comment

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission approved a lame proposal being pushed by 3 Internet Service Providers that control 96% of the market.

I’m one of 200,000 voters who signed a petition against that proposal.

Happily it looks to be dead in the water.

First the NDP. Then the Liberals. And now Conservative Tony Clement, the Minister responsible, are all banging the drums for an innovative and competitive marketplace.

CBC – Industry Minister Tony Clement says CTRC decision will be ‘studied carefully’

Fact is that corporations try to use monopoly and oligopoly to maximize their own profits. They want to make you pay as much as possible, for as little as possible.

If you are interested, the best summary of the complicated issue was posted today by Michael Geist.