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Having read the article my opinion is as follows;Keeping a superannuated car is ok as long as you have the skills to do a lot of the work yourself. I can do brakes,suspension,changed a harness,switched it with the kit to 134a,BLOWER MOTOR(the mechanic actually said that if I can do that I could have a job with him !) etc.If you have to call a tow for the little things like blown fuses & are in constant conference with mechanics & bodymen then it is too much of a bother .As a car approaches 150-200k many little things can nickel & dime you to death with the cost & bother unless you can do the work.. I keep mine because I can handle these issues in-house.I have only once (recently) had to have my car towed to a mechanic in the 12 & 1/2 years I have owned my car. Personally, if my ride got to the point that I had to spend $ 2400 to rebuild a floor (notice in the article he has other rust & body issues that will cost additional $$$$$ to fix) then at that point I feel the car is still a good parts car but is otherwise toast.While my ride ('82 244DL 159K miles 4spd+OD ) has some rust issues I still have a way to go before I get to that point. For $2400 + tax I can still get a good rust-free brick with a good body & floor.
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