Originally Posted by jcyuhn

The economics are a no-brainer. With almost 250K miles, your 124 is worth perhaps $1500. At that value, I can see spending 100% of its value to keep it mechanically sound and on the road. But 300% of its value on cosmetics - no way. Drive it until you're done with it. But any money you spend on it is sunk cost with no return when you dispose of the car.