On Thu, 9 Nov 1995, Maher, Steve (SD-MS) wrote:

> better, and I lived happily ever after (and $2000 poorer including
> U-joints). Until the ignition went.

So did they bench test the U-joints? ;)

> 
> My point: If you get 10 years or so out of a new car, even a well-built
> one like a Toyota, better dump it, 'cause it will bite you soon. Hard.
> 
Whoa, hold it! Repairs are _always_ less expensive than buying a new car.

Even if the wasserboxer powered amongst us have to drop in a new engine 
every decade...

There are other reasons for buying a new car.

Alistair