I work on it myself the majority of the time, but I do get the parts from the dealer (sue me!).

I dont run to the dealership every time my car "sneezes".

And I just picked 2000+ because 1) I'm going to need financing and 2) thats just what I want! If I'm going to finance a car I want it to at least look new!

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1963 Ford F100 - Cummins Swap?
1985 Mercedes 300SD - 210K
1992 Ford Festiva - 92K
2001 Ninja 250 - 8K