01-29-2009, 03:03 PM
I've got a 1994 Dodge Shadow ES, with a mitsubishi 6 cylinder, automatic. 211,170 miles and still going well. The cost of repairs, so far, has not exceeded the "monthly payment" I'd have to make on a "new" car, and I like the car.
Yeah, it just cost $500.00+ to replace the rear brakes (after 210,000 miles,drums, lines,shoes,etc.) but it's been several months without any maintenance costs. It does get oil, oil filter replacement every three thousand miles, and has since I bought it.
Oh, the brakes failed two blocks from where I get the car serviced, and were done that same afternoon.
There are some things, that go well enough for me, so I can't be too upset by the things that don't.
Yeah, it just cost $500.00+ to replace the rear brakes (after 210,000 miles,drums, lines,shoes,etc.) but it's been several months without any maintenance costs. It does get oil, oil filter replacement every three thousand miles, and has since I bought it.
Oh, the brakes failed two blocks from where I get the car serviced, and were done that same afternoon.
There are some things, that go well enough for me, so I can't be too upset by the things that don't.
We always learn far more from our own mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's advice.
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!