[Genesisfactor]

GT. welll...my friend tells me my boot went out when i took the car over 100mph two weeks prior. I had to change my tire because of a flat and sometimes it made noise. I think its when, in seperate incidents, my gf and i ran the car into the curb hard enough to blow the tire (mine was at 15 and it slit the side wall, hers was at 40 and well..wow...). I started mysteriously losing lugnuts and studs. Took it to a mechanic friend of mine yesterday and he told me the boot was out. Drive it very gingerly to only places neccessary. This morning, i went to my girl's house, and i was down to two nuts and two studs. Work wasn't too far away and there was nothing i could do. So i left for work, being as ginger as possible. I mean, for the first time ever, i adhered to speedlimit laws (30-40). Well, i was passing a school on a slight turn and things got pretty violent. 5 seconds later, after some skilled reflex driving, i was on the side of the road. My girl is right, i am too crazy... Regardless, i thoughtt he whole ordeal was pretty awesome during and after, but, all fun aside, i need a new car now. All i can do is part my baby out cause though i can get it fixed upi for $100, it has its other problems, despite their cheapness, it was going to die anyways. Power steering leaked, it needed a tuneup, and the thing had a bald pulley on the serpentine belt, whcih ic an't find anywhere. Plus i can't paint the car until the hood is replaced, which, the winshield wiper hose is broken on. Whith the axle, it brings the repair total to about $300 with parts. Sure, i could pick up the $300 86 celica GT down the road...but why? I love the celicas...but unless is atleast a 90, whcih athe allows me to actually get PARTS without searching every junkyard on Long Island, or an 89 conv., which are nice looking, its not worth it unless its like $400-$500. Hell, i'm about to go look at a surpa turbo that, if i dont' sell some of my laptops, i can't get. Its the natural upgrade:-). Anyways, i'll send you some before and after pics. Very fun. Memorial service and everything. If you know anyone selling thier celi for cheap, let me know. But hey, i'll check back every so often. you know i'l miss being part of the club.