LEMONS!

[Builder]

I personally never pay attention to CR anymore. I've had no luck with their recommendations and have had great luck with the stuff they trashed.

I prefer to ask around. I don't trust anything that is assembled wholesale like that.

They say that they buy and test all of their products open the open market. How does a semi-limited publication come up with the money to road test Escalades and Benzes by payng retail and losing at least 15%-20% if they sell them in a few weeks....Just curious.

Nothing wrong with listening to them if you want...I just won't.

Exactly. If someone wants to use CR as his bible to buy all his construction equipment, barns, dozens of Stihl power tools, whatever the laundry list of things he lets us know he owns, that's fine.

I prefer to consult the guys who use them, get their opinions, recommendations, then make my decision. CR is for people who have little experience and are buying their first chainsaw, toaster, etc.

 

[Builder]

Ya know, whenever I try to extend the proverbial 'olive branch' to you, .

You have thrown so many personal insults at me that you could never get me to accept an "olive branch". Don't bother anyway, because I don't see anything resembling an "olive branch" in your last 6 paragraph diatribe, just more personal insults.

 

[Dargo]

You have thrown so many personal insults at me that you could never get me to accept an "olive branch". Don't bother anyway, because I don't see anything resembling an "olive branch" in your last 6 paragraph diatribe, just more personal insults.

I suppose you reap what you sew. You constantly want to refer to me as the "rich" guy. I started with nothing more than an idea. Perhaps if you treated people as they should be treated you'd have 4 businesses in 9 states and simply buy any piece of equipment you needed rather than rent or borrow it. (Hint; if something is mentioned here that is superior to what I own, I'll just buy it - not debate the issue)

However, I have no time nor patience for rude, pompous and arrogant people. They are a dime a dozen and never make for a good customer or friend. At one point in my life I had to put up with those type of people. Boy, that sucked! Fortunately, after decades of success based on nothing more than giving the customer their money's worth and treating them as they should be treated, I will never have to put up with the arrogant and rude type again in my life.

 

[ultrarunner]

Hard to believe we're in the last few weeks of 2010... where does the time go?

I value TBN because of the open exchange of info on a wide variety of topics... someone asks a question and many willingly step-up and share their experience and insight.

Membership and readers in just about every corner of the world keeps the forums interesting.

I hope we can all stay friends?

 

[scoutcub]

OK, I think we've established the fact that 2 Super Members with 5,000+ posts don't quite get along. I suppose not everyone will get along with everyone in the world...although that sure would be nice.

Personally, I'll take a bit of what each of these gentlemen says. I just bought a whole houseful of appliances, (TV, Fridge, Range, Washer/Dryer) and thought it would be a bit difficult to ask around, so I consulted CR and they had some detailed reports about each appliance. Made my choices, found a good store (H&H Gregg) that would deal, and dropped a good chunk of change. Been very happy thus far, although only 9 months along.
Other items, such as my Dozer and Excavator, I don't think CR has any reports? At least I couldn't find any....so I asked around, talked to operators, dealers, etc, and came up with a few good brands. Also been very happy.
I believe there is value in both of these sources.

Soooo.....any more Lemon stories????

 

[scesnick]

I lemon lawed a 2009 Subaru Impreza last year. It had a wicked shake that couldn't be fixed. I now have a 2011 Subaru Outback with a security alarm that goes off every single time you open the door. They can't seem to find the part to fix it after seven weeks !!
I love Subaru's, especially in the snow but this is getting old for sure...

 

[Dargo]

I lemon lawed a 2009 Subaru Impreza last year. It had a wicked shake that couldn't be fixed. I now have a 2011 Subaru Outback with a security alarm that goes off every single time you open the door. They can't seem to find the part to fix it after seven weeks !!
I love Subaru's, especially in the snow but this is getting old for sure...

Bummer! I really like those Subaru vehicles and it seems that most people have good luck with theirs. You sound like you have the same luck I have; my lemon was a Toyota, most people seem to love them. We are both living proof that even some of the most respected companies make mistakes. Hope it all works out well for you.

 

[mjncad]

I now have a 2011 Subaru Outback with a security alarm that goes off every single time you open the door.

Is that security alarm a factory option, or a dealer add-on? If it's the latter, I'd tell the dealer to take the dam thing off and refund the money you paid for the alarm.

 

[mjncad]

OK, I think we've established the fact that 2 Super Members with 5,000+ posts don't quite get along.

That's why TBN is called FFBN (Food Fight By Net) on another forum.

 

[9Cowboy]

I have one of those %&*(^% Belarus yard ornaments right now...I have come real close to hacking it up with a sawzall and mailing it back to Russia! That's not a joke.