Change of Chicago Plans

[Ron Nossaman]

>Excuse #11: I was planning of driving my 1983 Mercedes sedan from Florida to 
>Chicago. I took it to my mechanic Monday, and he indicated that there 
>appeared to be a bit of "deferred maintenance" due. Repair estimate: $7,000. 
>Car value fixed: maybe $4,000. Result: junk the heap - I gave him the title. 
>I now have no car and have the immediate need to spend thousands of dollars 
>I simply do not have.


Bummer! Did you try turning it upside down and pouring in some CA?

Ron N