It seems that we can't get enough of oil threads and other maintenance discussions. It dawned on me that in all the years I have been driving, I have been less-than-diligent about maintaining my cars at times, but have never had a major component failure, except a transmission on a 1988 Buick. Are we as enthusiasts over-maintaining our cars' mechanical systems? Does it really matter if it runs great if the structure is rusting to bits?

What has fallen apart on members' cars that has caused you to pull the plug on a car? Mechanical? Body? Just tired of it? Where's the cut-off point beyond which members won't bother to repair it?

In my experience I tend to destroy cars in collisions so I have never really worn a car out. I'm looking for personal opinions/anecdotes.

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2002 Ford ZX2
2 x 2013 Honda Civics