My 124 is running OK right now. But I drive alot, 90mi./day commute and trips all over the northeast and central atlantic states. I am trying to decide if I should let my beloved 124 go and invest in a lower mileage 126. My car has 303K miles but has had all the major problem areas addressed. New (rebuilt) #17 head, radiator, condensor, A/C work, excellent maint., tight suspension+steering, no rust, power equip. works, new vacuum pump, vacuum pods replaced. I have most repair records. Holds 1.6 bar at hot idle, pegs immediately upon acceleration. But I am concerned about being 900 mi. from home on a trip for work and having something serious happen. I cannot miss appointments/meetings, it is imperative that I be present when assigned.

Only shortcommings the car has are: 303K mi., very bad paint, small dent in RF fender, trans. has been maintained but never rebuilt, broken sunroof, no cruise, AC is cool but not cold.

What is the car worth $2K, $2.5K? less? Help me decide; should I let it go and invest in a lower mileage 126 or get it painted and continue to invest in the 124 until it leaves me somewhere?

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Muleears
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'61 VERY tolerant wife

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