John, thanks for taking the time for that well written, interesting note. You've got a knack for teaching.

I notice you have an '88 Mazda 626 with well over 200K miles. My '89 626 just tipped 205K. I've replaced the clutch twice and a transaxle once and the window gearing in the driver's door. I bought the car at 60K (commuter car previously owned by an anal retentive NASA M.E.) thinking I'd get 120K but the car will not die. I've taught two daughters to drive on it (hence the two clutches...) and it looks like I'll have to drive a stake through its heart to stop it.

Do other people have similar experiences with the 626?

Botnst