Thanks for the info. I'm debating it. My 126 is about to turn 246K and the "little" things are going to nickle & dime me so it's a decision of whether to get a car that's nicer appearance-wise but still going to chisel my walet since both are relatively close to my mileage. I've decided I'm not going to worry about the peeling paint and maybe just fix the rust hole forming under the right tail light (chassis is solid) but focus on the mechanicals.
I got it last April and I've repaired/replaced:
- F & R pads & rotors
- 3 switch-over valves for the ACC
- adjusted the valves (probably gonna do that again soon)
- all fluids & filters
- rear shocks
- new tires & wheels
- stereo & speakers
- all bulbs
She don't look pretty but I know:
- the right rear wheel bearing makes noise intermittently
- the a/c compressor siezed
- oil cooler lines are the next item after glow plugs tomorrow
- front end is still tight but could use a rebuild
- I'd like to rebuild or replace the original calipers since it pulls just a bit under hard braking.

deal with it because I know the issues or get a nicer looking car with potentially the same or more issues....

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