April 26, 2006

• Car Update

  Today, well, yesterday I got some tires to replace my worn front tires. They, however, don't exactly fit. So I had them put in the back because of how high the wall of the tire was. My original tire is 175 and now the back are sitting on 205s. A little bulky but the have nice tread. It kinda makes my car look like it has a little muscle. In fact the tires came from a salvaged car that had wrecked 3 weeks or months after the car got new tires put on. So in essence I got 2 new tires for $20 each, balancing included. Now I have to invest in some sort of vacuum pump to assist in the transmission shifting, braking, and my vacuum locks (that would be awesome to have working locks). So far I have an estimate of about $382 for a completely new one, not including installation. Trying to look into a rebuilt one though or even a salvaged on off another Mercedes (if I can find one). This car is becoming a pain, but its nice to have and drive a Mercedes. I am looking into another car, maybe an S10? I can settle for a nice rebuilt engine in another Mercedes; just as long as its diesel.

  
  

  Wish me luck,

  
  

  Eric

  
  

  *edit*

  
  

  PS: Any reasonable suggestions for a reasonable car?

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