Life is an adventure

[ragani]

It seems life was not complicated enough. My transmission is acting up, and even if it does not end up resulting in a new transmission, just finding out what the problem is has already cost me almost $600. A new transmission is likely to reach or exceed $2000, and that does not include the $700 I should really spend on the major scheduled service that is due.

I need a $3000 auto bill like I need a hole in my head!

And all of this while I am on assignment in Danville, for which I need to drive to. It is a good thing I have been been able to bum rides to and from work off of very thoughtful friends.

Edit: Just got the call from the dealer...
Transmission repair = $1400
Regular maintenance = $700
Spent already at the garage I first took it to = $90
Total = $2390

OUCH!

Comments

[devonapple.livejournal.com]

What a pain in the bottom! My regrets for your sudden spate of car troubles.

[whuffle.livejournal.com]

Ugh. I hear ya. I just spent $1000 on a new exhaust system for my 14 yr old toyota. That is the last major repair I'm going to pay for. The car has significant body rust and a lot of the parts (like the exhaust) are original and are starting to need replacement. I think I'll be car shopping within the next 12 months sometime.

[dustytymes.livejournal.com]

If it was a late model car, it MIGHT be worth considering repair. Otherwise I wouldn't throw money into it where I would be better spent elsewhere. (But I am stating the obvious, aren't I?) I would probably sell the car to one of their competitors and buy, rent, refinance another vehicle.

All in All... it is STILL a P.I.T.A.

Hope you figure out your transport problem soon Bro' - B


P.S. (To Other Peeps) Ragani IS my "Bro", so you need not correct me. I should know... I'm her "Sis"

Good lord...

[rose42dance.livejournal.com]

...for that cost, you can pick up another (used) car. All the same, I like the title to your post, because life certainly IS an adventure.