My mechanic called and told us the bad news. Even though they can fix my car (for $3,000) they do not recommend it. We can drive it until the engine quits (something about piston seals) but it’s loud and kind of my very own special version of The Clampets, Volvo Station Wagon Style.

We’re fortunate I can drive it for a bit (who knows how long?) while we really shop and compare another used car. My budget is under $5,000, preferably around $4,000. My current Volvo cost $3,750 in cash…and I’m going to miss her. She was trashy but dependable. You could throw up in her (Gage did many times) and she wiped down easily. She wasn’t the best looking car out there, but she held her own.

I’m going to miss her.