When I bought it in 2010 I told myself I'd keep the car til I die, but it needs so much work I'm not sure anymore..and can't get biodiesel any longer. I'm in the same boat as you, I mainly rely on mechanics for repairs. This spring it got oversprayed with white paint, all over!. Looks like someone walked around it with a spray can and misted paint everywhere. The paint didn't look like much to begin with though. Needs all new suspension, it's leaking oil, brakes and tire will soon need to be replaced, inside needs replacing, wind noise is bad over 60mph, driver seat isn't comfortable after 2 hrs of riding, airbag light is on and it's due for inspection next month. We've been through a lot together. It's the only vehicle I have left that my late dog road in (other trucks and boats all sold), drove it to Maine and bottomed out on a rock off road, road the washboard roads, got back home and ran over a chunk of concrete in the road 1 mile from my house. Would have removed the oil pan if I hadn't had a skid plate. Huge dent in it.