Welcome Home My Little 240

8. October 2007 by Crys.

I got a call this morning from the dealer. I had guessed that my car wouldn’t start either because of the starter or something to do with the clutch (it won’t start if the clutch isn’t depressed). It turned out that a part having to do with the clutch/starter connection had fallen off. The repair and an oil change together cost $192. Remarkable!! Now the clutch is happy again, though still likes being depressed. Ha! Ha!

When I picked up the car on my lunch break (I just couldn’t wait until after work), the service rep said, “She’s in really good shape, especially for the mileage. We looked her over and couldn’t find anything else wrong.”

I couldn’t help but beam with pride.

What a car!! Over 172,000 miles and I’m still paying less than $200 a year in repairs. If inanimate objects could feel things, my 240 would feel the shower of love I pour over her…and she over me.

As her reward for being so good to me, I bought her some Orioles fuzzy dice and an Orioles license plate frame. If they start doing well next year, you’ll know who to thank. If they don’t…well…ain’t nothin that can help ‘em.

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