re: 2001 Lexus SUV, 162K miles, $3.5K.....worth it?

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Great thing I can fix it, however it is a pain in the arse and sinking $ everytime.

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I used to feel like you, but as I've gotten older, it's become a labor of love for me. I enjoy communing with and knowing what my car needs. It's a point of pride, satisfaction and confidence in my car and in myself knowing something was done right and knowing I was responsible to the health and well being of my car.

I guess my point is, as I get older, I realize more and more that I won't have that many more chances in life to give my son or my grandson (if I had one) life lessons while spending valuable time together with me teaching him the basics of auto mechanics and repair.

If you really like your car, consider keeping it up. I assure you, you'll spend a hell of a lot more each month on a new replacement. While inconvenient sometimes, working on your own car is a sign of manhood, being self sufficient and taking pride in your possessions.

If that were my 2006, I would keep her. But your situation may differ from mine. I have other vehicles to drive.

JMTC