Two best days of ownership
The day you buy it
The day you sell it
Driving into the sun, and trying to adjust my sun visor, had a low speed collision with a Ford F-250. As expected, the Ford had a massive rear bumper and receiver hitch. As I was at a walking pace (stopping for a red light) the truck wasn’t harmed and my Taurus’ radiator intact.
I drove it home and parked. Next day, on Craigslist for sale. Five hours later four Benji’s were in my wallet and the new owner drove the Taurus away.
Early in my car selling days, a manager taught me you make more money buying than selling. I bought this car for $800, drove it two+ years and 40,000 miles, and sold it for $400.
It has been a minor money pit, electrical problems (may have been a flood car), tires and an alternator. The ignition lock went South and replacing the whole steering column was more cost effective. Had to replace the turn signal switch.
My last car payment was in 1984. I’m a “farm boy” mechanic but age has caught up with me along with reluctance to put my body through the bending and bruising working on vehicles.
I still have my “classic” 1986 Mitsubishi Might Max which is the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned. With just 172,000 miles, it will do until I find another vehicle (at the right price). My sister says she plans to bury me in “Maxine”.
Winter is here and the Mitsu has a great heater. By the heat of next summer I will have found something with working A/C.
Least there is any doubt, let me say I take pride in being cheap.
