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[thejunipertree]

Further proof that God hates me:

I found the door panels for the Eldorado on eBay just now. Driver side and passenger. The very colour I'm looking for and in mint condition. Not to mention, I also found a dashboard, which I've been looking for as well.

All this for a car that I might have to get rid of.

I'm probably overreacting with all of this, but I've got a pit in my stomach. One, because if I have to give this car up, I'll have no vehicle and I have no money to buy a new one. Two, I love my car like nothing else in this world. It is my baby. And the idea that there's a chance I may have to get rid of it is making me sick. No rational thinking or logic is going to change my mind on this or make me feel better.

Up until now, everything that has gone wrong with the car has been fairly inconsequential. Yeah, I had problems with the air conditioning, but that doesn't effect the engine which is pretty much the most important thing to worry over. And I had a problem with the fuel injectors being clogged. Also, not a big deal. I'm really hoping this is just a hose/belt problem like we've been thinking and not something serious. Just about everything else under the hood right now is fairly new and in great condition.

...gah. I need to go to bed.

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If it's any consolation

[rowan-1958.livejournal.com]

I talked to my brother, SIL and one of their employees about your car last night, and Heady the employee, said he had an '85 El Dorado that had the same thing happen and it was some kind of belt. Hope springs eternal.....

[edwards.livejournal.com]

I am sending all the Good Car Vibes I can. You've had this beast longer than I've owned any car (though, I reckon I'd keep it for this long too - they don't make them like that anymore!).

No matter what, it can usually be fixed. It just might cost about the same as a 5 year old 'reliable' sensible car. I know I'd rather have the Caddy.

[rachieo.livejournal.com]

i wouldn't say you're overreacting. when i was having trouble with my car and wasn't sure i'd be able to fix it, and definitely didn't have money to buy a new one, i was SICK about it. i'm totally crossing my fingers that things work out and your baby will be okay!!!