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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 9:15am |
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Just when we get our loan consolidated and think everything is a little easier...our washing machine goes on the blink so we need a new one because it sounds like it won't be worth fixing it.
Now my car is doing this funky thing where I'm driving along and the engine just cuts out and stops. I can start it up again fine but ARGHHHHHH!!! So off to the mechanic I go tomorrow.
It all happens at once!
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 9:20am |
That's always the way for us. The one thing we have found wonderful though is, we RENT our washing machine - $6 a week for one of the newer models, some people ask why we don't just buy one, well, since you do soooooo much washing with young kids, why buy our own and wear it out.. at least this way, if something goes wrong with it we ring em up and a new one is on our doorstep by the end of the day.. maybe that would be a less costly idea for in the meantime so that you can spend that money on your poor car.
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 9:48am |
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That sounds really odd with your car. When you find out what might be wrong with it make sure you get a few opinions. Mechanics can vary in price so much and I use quotes I get from places against each other to get the best deal
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 10:21am |
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Bugger Paws! I so know the feeling tho - when Maya was a few months old my washing machine exploded, the dryer died, the fridge died and my car failed it's warrant on about 10 different things all in one week. I think that's when I first found OHbaby! - at least my computer was still going!
Hope the car isn't too $$$ and the washing machine thing gets sorted!
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 10:43am |
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Luckily with the car I use a friends mechanic who has already saved us a small fortune compared to other mechanics...ie....B's car needed minor work done and Honda quoted him just over $200...final bill through this mechanic...$50! So at least I trust him and if it is pricey I know he won't be ripping me off.
Renting a washing machine...might not be a bad idea in the short term at least....hmmmmm
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 11:21am |
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Which mechanic do you go to ? Our car needs servicing pretty badly...
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 11:49am |
Ok you can ignore that, since you emailed me the info - thanks Paws ! 
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 12:01pm |
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oh no, that's just the way isnt it!!!
We rent our washing machine too - we used to own one and it kept breaking and then we just went to DTR and got one from them on rental. THey delivered it and if anything goes wrong they just come and take it away and put a brand new one down in it's place... it has worked well for us. Plus we get a new one every 18 months or so.... I think pay $30 incl per month for ours...
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 12:37pm |
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ouch. Doesnt that work out really expensive in the long run?
With washing machines and any appliance really even if you dont buy an extended warrenty you can still approach the manufacturer for help as under the consumer gurantees act you would expect a washing machine to last at least five years.
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 1:09pm |
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Unfortunately our washing machine is from B's parents and is over 5 years so no luck there. Might look into the renting thing.
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 1:16pm |
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I got my washer and dryer as a combo from Noel Leeming a couple of years ago for $899 for both.
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 1:19pm |
Ok just looked at the renting thing and to be honest I think for us buying will be the better option in the long run. *sigh* I'm sure we'll find a way to work it out! *positive thoughts*
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 1:26pm |
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some of the places might be doing cheap HP? ie no intrest. Or you could buy a reconditioned one with a warrenty?
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 1:27pm |
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Hey I know the warewhare has some really cheap. i have no idea of the quality but they are awesome with returns
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 1:28pm |
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Yeah we looked at those but Bond and Bond acutally has one cheaper - $500...we'll have a look at that this weekend I think...plus by then we'll have a better idea what is happening with the car.
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 3:10pm |
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don't forget the interest free HP, I know harvey norman has one at the moment for 19 months (I think)
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 3:14pm |
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yeah if you do interest free HP it saves heaps! Good luck with that Paws!
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 3:18pm |
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Or.....
Just a thought, but have you considered that maybe this is the universe's way of telling you to upgrade your washing machine?
My SIL just got a new one, it is 5.5kg and wow! She can do two loads worth at once - really cuts down on her chore time (i am really quite jelous - have considered kickign my poxy 3kg machine but I know dh will jsut get the rental company to drop another one off LOL!) - If you are doing to do the cloth nappy thing (which I think you were from memory) maybe you could decide to see it as an opportunity to get something a litle bigger and better, since you will be doing heaps of washign and all...
Ofcourse budget is a consideration...but maybe just another way to look at it...?
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 5:19pm |
ours is a 7.5-8kg and it's fabulous!!! you can stuff so much into it but the only down side is having to deal with it when it's finished......arghhhh i hate hanging out washing 
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Posted: 09 August 2006 at 5:37pm |
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woah 3kg OMG....... UPGRADE. we have a F & P 7.5kg and i do a load every day. Imagaine how many loads you will will be doing in a 3kg when you have bubba. Do they rent out any bigger than 3kg?
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ARGHHHHHHHHH!!!
