1991 300E

2011:
Replace Headgasket $380.00 (Self)
Blown engine 1200 miles later with tow to shop...$60.00.
Transmission rebuild $500 (has always needed it).
Replace engine $875.00 for used / tested (?) Engine + $1200.00 labor to take out blown engine and tranny and reinstall Tested (?) engine and rebuilt tranny.
Praying that it works every day after dumping all this money into it...stressfully priceless!!!