I mean, swapping a 2000 Accord’s engine for another stock 2000 Accord engine would be pretty mechanically straightforward, and you can probably get one of those motors from a junkyard for the lint in your pocket.

Wow, who has a car that has nearly 400k miles and decides replacing the engine makes good sense, let alone again at 700k? At either of those decision points the cost to replace the motor has got to be far more then the car is worth. I mean kudos for the effort, but you might want to check your math.

I’m still convinced you could get by with just two warning lights.

In addition to retirement accounts, don’t forget to inquire about pension plans for those jobs you worked at for a number of years. If the company had a pension plan and if you worked there long enough to be vested, it should be available to you when you retire, even if the company has gone bankrupt. If the company…

Okay i have a 2004 XC70 and the only way i will ever let it go is if i go with it. I bought it used from an old lady who was to old to drive. In the 12 years its been alive its only done 38,000 miles and for $4200 it was a hell of a deal. Of course being a car guy ive bought her some nice toys from VIVA, IPD, and a…