The note you never want to see from your mechanic:
OH NOES!
Those of you who know me, know that I tend to be very loyal toward the technology in my life. I milk the durable goods that I buy until they turn to dust. This probably reflects some deep psychological pathology that I can’t articulate. Or maybe i’m just cheap.
I took home my new 1996 Subaru Legacy almost 13 years ago, with 3 miles on the odometer. I couldn’t have asked for a more reliable, dependable car.
It survived the horrors of Michigan and Vermont winters (and a few Florida summers) without complaint. It followed me through medical school, business school, a doomed startup, the founding of my own firm, and even lived long enough to see me get married!
Unfortunately, all good things come to an end.
Here’s hoping the old girl’s replacement lives as long!
Thank You for Your Service!
November 10th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
One of our cars has also gone belly-up. My husband’s 1992 VW finally would not pass the California smog test, that along with a bunch of other problems sent it off to the car smoosher. We’re actually doing fine so far, with just one car, and I dread having to buy another.
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Aww, too bad. I know the day is coming for my 1995 Subaru (210,000 miles), but not today, thank goodness!