Eric, et al . . .
I happen to have taken the first two choices at some point, so far. While
having been to close to the third option, I've never actually acted on my
impulse to give up.
I've put a lot of work into my '77 Spit, and it's nowhere near looking like a
decent automobile, I still can't help but recall the comments I get from
people, the pleasure of driving along Lake Michigan and the satisfaction (and
frustration) of finishing fixing something on this car.
So, I venture to guess the feelings some people have for their cars are
cyclicle - like mine - and if you asked them at different times, you would get
a different response. :) This week, *I* am not too happy with my Spit. Guess
where I'm spending my weekend? Except for a bachelor party on Saturday evening,
you guessed it - I'll be in the garage!
Vic
> So what it boils down to is this: you have three choices... get comfortable
> working on your Triumph, be willing to spend tons of money for a qualified
> mechanic to work on it, or hit the used car lots looking for a Miata. That
> is what I have suggested to a friend of mine who loves my car but says
> emphatically he wishes to have nothing to do with maintainence and repair.
> I know him and I know he will be positively miserable owning a Triumph. For
> those of you unhappy souls who already have one in your garage, though,
> hang in there. It's worth it... I think. :)
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