Been flipping back-and-forth like a ball between two bumpers in a pinball machine: keep this thing and try for 250k or move on.
Having finally gotten all the bugs out, the thought of trashing it bothers me - not to mention that every mile I get out of it from now on is essentially free... until the next thing fails.
OTOH, there's the uncertainty factor...
Here's where it is now, maintenance-wise:
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68k: New pads Turned rotors 76k: bored & sleeved xmission's valve body 89k: Replaced wiper board 97k: Replaced serpentine belt, New plugs, Serviced trans126k Replaced front differential pinion seal
130k: Replaced alternator (prev replacement @98k) Replaced serpentine belt & idler pulley New front pads New front rotors Replaced rear brake cylinders143k: New tires Replaced radiator, Replaced water pump (prev replacement @77k) Replaced input manifold gasket
147k: Replaced windshield Replaced horns152k: Replaced moving parts in front end New shocks
163k: Replaced 4wd switch (second replacement) Replaced starter181k: Replaced fuel pump (prev replacement @97k) Replaced battery
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Oil changes have been pretty regularly