This post struck a chord with me… my car is almost exactly the same as your wagon, but with the 3.0i lump. I’ve had it for 8 years and it’s easily the most reliable car I’ve ever had… but with 222k on the clock she’s showing her age. I’m expecting to pick her up from my specialist this week - don’t expect to see much change from a £1200 bill… reconditioned ABS control unit after a trio of warning lights and a pair of rear-suspension air bags.
Having a Mazzer has desensitised me to these costs, but it doesn’t change the fact that the latest bill is probably the value of the car… and north of my average yearly spend! There’s rust in all the usual places, but… it’s the best looking estate (in my opinion) ever made, drives beautifully and the engines good for another 100k. Yes it drinks oil, but it’s a part of the family and that straight six still sounds glorious - I can’t bring myself to trade in this old hound for an electric sausage dog.
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