I was unemployed from 10/08 through 3/09, since then I've had some work, but it's been, well, a little less money.

Haven't really deferred any maintenance on the wagon. It's up to date on everything and has been since before I bought it. So maintenance isn't a big money spending item on this car for me. I've done smaller repairs, i.e. an SLS resevoir, blower motor, hood cable, and numerous interior trim upgrades (not broke, just found better parts) have been done over the past six months.

I figured that I've got all the time to do some repairs, don't need the car to get to work, and save some money by DIY work, not to mention keeping busy, was worth the expense during times when money was uncertain.

That said, the steering box and some front end component repairs are looming in the near future. These aren't things that I could do in my driveway, so I'll probably pay good money to get these things sorted.

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
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