I had more work done do my car recently, and decided to upgrade my rims. The car looks great and runs good, but when I look back at my repair bills since I've own the car I've been spending quite alot ($4709.81 in 2 years - - - I originally paid $3,500 for the car 1986 300E)

Here is the breakdown:
2/13/02 $3,500.00 Car purchased
5/31/02 $ 939.21 Major tune up done Dist cap, rotor, plugs
Window switch passenger front & driver rear ABS sensor, cable
Temp switch/sensor
Headlight door/bezel (driver side)
(ALL NEW PARTS)
11/21/02 $1,721.97 Transmission rebuilt w/OEM parts

Total expenses for 2002: $3,500 (car) + $2,661.18 (repairs) = $6,161.18

3/19/03 $161.44 Driver’s side tie rod
3/20/03 $100 Towing
3/20/03 $243.21 Adj rod, belt, fan schroud
5/27/03 $152.03 Alternator (rebuilt)

Total expenses for 2003: $656.68

1/21/04 $679.95 Centerlink, ball joints, Driver’s side seat relay
(used), dash bulbs & socket
1/25/04 $212.00 Fuel filter, fuel pump (BOSCH) NEW
1/25/03 $500 4 Rims

Total expenses for 2004 up to date = $1,391.95

Total expenses for 2 years = $4,707.81 - I spent more to keep this car running than what I originally paid for the car! Am I crazy???? How about others on this forum, what are your spending yearly to keep your car running smooth?


jrmd01@yahoo.com

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1986 Gold 300E 4Dr automatic