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Bruce Titus Automotive Group Boycott

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 12:53am.

Citizens in Olympia, WA are actively boycotting the corporate sponsors of The Olympian newspaper.

Bruce Titus Automotive Group is a major corporate sponsor of The Olympian.

Writers at The Olympian, such as Matt Batcheldor, are currently engaging in a campaign to smear and lie about the City of Olympia.

Thurston County residents will be boycotting sponsor Bruce Titus Automotive until The Olympian refrains from lying about the City of Olympia

Here are some local Olympia car repair alternatives:

Cars Inc.

3207 Martin Way E, Olympia

(360) 455-8009

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Olympia Auto Source

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 12:59am.

Olympia Auto Source is a used car dealership not affiliated with The Olympian's corporate agenda. Their address is: 518 5th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501

Bruce Titus Bad reviews

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 1:06am.

Lets see what some Olympia residents online have said about their experience at Bruce Titus Automotive:

"The worst service , made promises, Could not would not repair our new 2004 Jeep. Made every excuse why it wasn't broke... Something was wrong with the transmission we took it in they said it needed to warm up before the transmission would work.. 2004 at the time 5000 miles we took it to another dealer the transmission was a quart low there also was a leak and problem with a pump in the transmission.. Bad place..."

Bruce Titus Bad reviews

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 1:08am.

Lets see what some Olympia residents online have said about their experience at Bruce Titus Automotive:

"I had to insist that the service dept check out a transmission problem in a new Chrysler 300m that I had bought from this dealer less that a month before. I was told that the transmission was in a learning mode and that I would have to "live with" the problem. The problem was finally resolved by taking the car to another Chrysler dealer that was located 25 miles away who replace the transmission front pump. This was done after the body of the car had been damaged by the service department and the 3 attempts to repair the damage yielded a spot repair that had the texture of 400 grit sandpaper. Totally inappropriate for a brand new $40K car with less than 1000 miles! The gouge, which was through the color coat and into the soft bumper cover cost me over $700 to have repaired correctly..."

1983 Toyota truck - $800 (Craigs List)

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Tue, 07/24/2007 - 10:23pm.

1983 Toyota pick up truck, SR5, long bed. Manual transmission. 235 K miles. I've had the truck for 4 years and it has been a reliable vehicle for hauling yard/garden materials and trips to the dump. The truck isn't pretty - there is some rust in the bed of the truck. The engine was replaced prior to my purchase in 2003 (it's a 20R engine). The transmission sometimes shifts hard, but it always goes into gear.

Scooby Doo Van - $800 (Craigs List)

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Tue, 07/24/2007 - 10:26pm.

1964 Chevy Van 6 cylinder. Needs paint job.

77 dodge sportsman b100 1 owner 130k great shape - $800

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Tue, 07/24/2007 - 10:33pm.

need gone would make a great work van or great for the family it has the 360 good tires the inside and out is mint shape it was my grandpas pride and joy
IT WILL RUN AND DRIVE WITH NEW AULTNATOR BUT NEEDS TABS the van needs a tune up and pitmant arm aultnator and your ready to go i'm selling this for my grandma they bought it brand new and have taken very good care of it and it just sits now because my grandpa lost his licenes just need it gone

1974 chevy nova - $500

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Tue, 07/24/2007 - 10:41pm.

i have a running 1974 4-dr nova that has a 250 6cylinder and a turbo 350 tranny automatic and it runs good and drives good and has good tabs,alot of people have been stopping by to ask if i want to sell parts off of it and i dont. i might consider parting it out if i sold enough parts off it to make some money and then give the rest to the elma boys to make a roundy round car out of it,you have to hear this car run(runs awesome) nice subframe under car and alot of good parts to put youre 2 door together with. $500.00 o.b.o.

SUV in the Driveway

Submitted by Ehver Green on Wed, 07/25/2007 - 1:49pm.

I hope that's not your Tahoe! :-)

Norwegian, thus I drive a Fjord

Submitted by Anonymously Larry on Wed, 07/25/2007 - 2:19pm.

Tahoe???? How can someone get by without an Expedition?

"There is only one race, the human race" - The Neville Brothers

1992 TOYOTA TERCEL 2 DR, 4 CYL, 4 SPD - $800

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Wed, 07/25/2007 - 11:58pm.

1992 TOYOTA TERCEL 2 DOOR, 4 CYL, 4 SPEED HIGH MILES RUNS GOOD $800 OBO \

76 Olds Omega - accepting reasonable offers - $1

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Thu, 07/26/2007 - 12:01am.

Automatic V8 loves the highway. People love the chrome on this brilliant green beauty with lusterous white interior. Be the 3rd owner only 174 K mostly highway miles.
What's wrong with the Omega: exterior could use waxed, AC needs free-on replaced; 1 - window knob broken - window works though; passenger side armrest is missing; 1 vent knob broken but all accessories on the vehicle work.
We love this car and it's a great car to drive always gets attention, but have too many and must part with something.

1959 Bread Truck - $400

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Thu, 07/26/2007 - 9:15pm.

1959 3/4 ton Bread Truck - Partially restored. Fiberglass front end and steel body. Rebuilt 235 in-line 6 and 4-speed manuel transmission. A little funkey -I used it lightly as a construction vehicle- might make an eye catching camper, portable shop, motorcycle carrier, etc. It hasn't been started in a few years; it will need tires and I think a leaf spring rebuild (one is "flat" in the rear)and I'm sure a few more things but in the right hands could be an pretty cool ride!

1993 Ford Taurus - $500

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Thu, 07/26/2007 - 9:16pm.

Hi, this is a 1993 Ford Taurus that runs. It has 149,000 miles on it. I am selling it under blue book because it is in need of some major break repairs. I know it needs calipers and rotor and I think master cylinder. I had an estimate done at three places. Conclusion: too much for me to repair. Anyway, here is a little of the good:
Runs, has all the windows and mirrors. Good exterior, decent interior (could use a cleaning), as far as I know the tires are okay, the transmission is okay, and the rest of the engine is okay. The chairs are electrically adjusted and it has power windows and locks. The radio works good, and all the break and driving lights work. I just purchased tabs a few months ago, so you are good to go for a while. The heat works in this. It has an AC; however, needs to be recharged. This has a big trunk and there is a lot of room in this car so if you are a larger person there is lots o' comfort. As far as I know there are no oil leaks. The engine looks very clean. With the exception of the breaks this has been a very reliable good running car.

1977 Saab 99 - $400

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Thu, 07/26/2007 - 9:18pm.

My old Saab is looking for a new home- either as parts car or ready to go with a few days of work. The starter needs to be rebuilt and a couple of the tires are showing wear but otherwise she's been a good 'ol car. It hasn't moved for a couple of years but has been covered. Interior and engine fine, newer clutch and tranny (4 speed manual). Fun little machine!

Boycotting is not my thing...

Submitted by Anonymously Larry on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 7:21am.

I don't want to enter into the "anti anything or anyone" fray, but I would like to submit the name of a great auto repair shop. "Cars, Inc" is located on Martin Way behind Fatso's. It doesn't look like much, but the owner and his mechanics are great and HONEST. Both of my cars go there and I took my Expedition to Chuck before a bought it, as he is the man I trust. Tell him Larry sent you.

"There is only one race, the human race" - The Neville Brothers

Cars inc.

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 8:01am.

Cars Inc.

3207 Martin Way E, Olympia

(360) 455-8009

(this is a great local place to get your car fixed!)

(In addition to being honest, they are also great because they are not affiliated with The Olympian newspaper and their bigoted agenda against the City of Olympia, and its neighborhoods)

1987 Mazda B2000 - $200

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 10:54pm.

From Craigs List:

"Looking to get rid of my old truck
A 1987 Mazda B2000 pickup truck with about 220,000 miles on it
still runs fine, no major body damage, needs a new passenger side window regulator.."

$200

1963 fury 3 station wagon - $400

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 11:00pm.

all the glass is there all the chrome except one piece is there. it does run it needs a gas tank it has a nice little 318 in it. bought it to use to go go surfing but got a suv instead and just want to get what i put into it out of it. $400.00 it has no tittle. i have the bill of sale i got from the previos owner and will give a bill of sale. great parts car or restoration project

1982 Chevy Van $900

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Thu, 07/26/2007 - 7:13am.

Cool van for just getting around town or for construction or painting work. New tires, transmission, rearend....well taken car of and fun to drive. 3 on a tree, bucket front seats and bench back seats. Extra tire and extra side mirror comes with it.

94 Chevy Corsica Fixer - $125

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Thu, 07/26/2007 - 7:19am.

94 4dr, V-6, A/T, A/C, P/W, P/L fairly straight body minor dings good interior no rips but does need a good cleaning. Won't start minor fix or major your guess is as good as mine was relatives car quit on him he got another car I need it outa here will take yard equipment ,boat or boating equipment atv or ??? in trade. Will need towed towing can be arranged clear title.

1992 Nissan Sentra - GREAT GAS MILEAGE $500 OBO

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Thu, 07/26/2007 - 7:27am.

1992 Nissan Sentra, manual 4 speed transmission, dark gray, 2 door. Good little car! We've been driving this car around for several years, and it still gets great gas mileage (35+!).

Starting a boycott?

Submitted by shackdaddy on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 8:43am.

I think I'd prefer less of an "evidence speaks for itself" attitude around a boycott. Can we put together a specific and detailed response to Matt's latest articles about Olympia redevelopment and neighborhoods? It seems like "let's boycott their sponsors" is a lousy "answer" to an argument/position you don't agree with. It's not even an answer or response. It's merely a reaction.

Some questions:

What does the mayor of Vancouver's story about a homeless person kicking off the urban renewal project say about the values of the mayor of Vancouver? Don't pick negative values, just pick dominant values. Most of these conflicts are conflicts between differently weighted values.

Is Vancouver a worse city for the development projects they undertook? Would the homeless in Vancouver say it's become less friendly, or that now they find themselves mixing more with the rest of their neighbors?

What's your analysis of the strong/weak mayor discussion with regards to Olympia vs. Bremerton and other cities?

If you were going to write an article on local development and revitalization, and you felt like you couldn't write it in a vacuum of comparison with other comparably sized area cities, what would your approach be, and why?

I'm surprised that there hasn't been specific discussion about these things (and more) prior to calls for boycott. Maybe those are Brotherhood discussions, but if so, keep the boycott to the Brotherhood crew. Expand dialogue, not reaction.

seeking shalom,

Dave Shackelford

I think the Vancouver story

Submitted by Meta Hogan on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 9:20am.

I think the Vancouver story highlights the importance of having a courageous and selfless mayor. I, for one, would be happy to take one on the chin for downtown!

wait a minute here, people....

Submitted by Marcie on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 8:58pm.

First, use caution when you play the "boycott" card. Parents know that you have to dole out the harshest punishment very judiciously. You can only take the X-Box away so many times before it becomes uneffective. Much like the X-Box, don't use the boycott as a threat that the community won't stand behind. Second, take a second to look at Matt Batcheldor's article. Sure, some of it was inflammatory and baseless, but some of it also rang true. I've worked downtown for over ten years and have witnessed the changes that have been happening during the decade. Increased violence, increased public drug use, increased harrassment for change, cigarettes, bus tickets, etc. It is really discouraging. Sometimes it takes a fresh set of eyes to put their finger on the problem. I know that's true at my job, a new employee often has more to offer than they realize. Sure, maybe Matt needs some help with his writing style, but ulimately many of his points are valid and should be considered. Instead of boycotting the Olympian and the businesses that support it, why not try to look to this article for ideas and allow it to bring us together to make our city better.

Marcie..

Submitted by bubba z (not verified) on Mon, 07/23/2007 - 9:46pm.

I agree with you that Matt Batcheldor's writing about Downtown Olympia is inflamatory and baseless.

Welcome to Olyblog..

I think you have some good

Submitted by AntonyMouse on Thu, 07/26/2007 - 8:35am.

I think you have some good points Marcie. If you folks want to spend your energy making this town better, then do it with some focus. Do you really think that you're attacking the Olympian by targeting a company that otherwise contributes positively to the city in a great number of ways in such a second degree fashion is actually going to have an effect? No one even knows how much this company contributes to the Olympian! If a politician is corrupt because he has the support of an oil company, then the politician is the evil one, not the company! Besides the fact that this dealership is an asset to Olympia, not a detriment. Have any of you even been there? I bought my car there about half-year ago to buy my car and I can say that not only did they treat me fairly and courteously, but they had a toy drive going on as well as a food drive. When I came in a bit ago to have my oil changed they still were taking collections for the food drive. The people who helped me buy my car were all from Olympia, and with the way this town works you wouldn't want to make enemies with your neighbors. I've seen people quick to judge but some of you guys sure do take the cake. Oh, and as for the use of the logo, who the heck do you think you are using someone's logo and then dishing out the insults when they politely and neutrally ask you to take it down because it is used without permission! How would you feel if your business that you built from the ground up (slight assumption here, as the owner's name is in the title) with your name along the top of the banner has it's logo used to slander you? The least you should do is protect your company property.

Ridiculous Boycot

Submitted by chunnel on Fri, 07/27/2007 - 11:39am.

This has to be one of the most ridiculous items I have ever come across. First you say that there is a boycott for the spreading of lies, but you don't say what those lies are. Second, it appears from the notes above that all the gentleman did in his writing was talk about problems that were occurring in Olympia and for that you are angry that he spoke of them. Finally, you want to punish companies that have absolutely no connection to this article other than the fact that they pay for advertising in the paper. Why not boycott subscribers? Why not picket Newspaper Machines? Why not write a letter to the editor? Why not? Because that would require effort on your part. Instead you want to try to punish inoccent people at the dealerships that actually may subscribe to your idiocy if you weren't trying to injure their own pocketbooks and livelihoods. This will go nowhere fast, as it should. Your 15 minutes are up.

To Chunnel

Submitted by Marcie on Fri, 07/27/2007 - 8:46pm.

Thank you. Your observations sum it all up and I hope that this thread ends with your last words (except they hopefully just ended it with mine....mwaaa haa haa). Nice job!

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