Here it is; December 28th, 2010, s/n 426288 has just hit the magic 20K mark since I became acquainted with her about a year and a half ago. At about 7:15 this evening, the odometer rolled over 136,223 miles and I am very proud to report that she hasn't missed a beat yet. In our 20K miles together, she hasn't left me stranded once, has lived outside almost exclusively and has truly worked for a living during her time with me thus far.
Granted, today while receiving a quick fluid check/top-up, I did reveal leaking rear brake calipers, which at least shed some light on why my brake fluid level would mysteriously drop at random times, of course duly scaring the shit out of me in the process of applying the brakes. Although, I must admit, the pedal only sank on the first application of the brakes when the car was stationery, so I was able to pop the bonnet and replenish the fluid, which brought the pedal right back up. I was initially concerned that the master cylinder seals were shot, however a quick undercarriage check put the bull's eye on the calipers. Drat! Looks like the next "major" will be dropping the rear cage out and a brake overhaul! Wish me luck!
