Belle and Sebastian - Fuck This Shit

Belle and Sebastian - "Fuck This Shit"

October 21, 2003 – Purchased used Ford Escort ZX2, 47,547 miles
vehicle price, license, documentation and tax: $7650.79

April 4, 2004 - ??,??? miles
new driver's side window
$121.33

August 14, 2006 – 78,911
New transmission (reconditioned)
Torque converter
(12 months, 12,000 mile warranty)
$2592.64

June 2, 2008 – 105,128
Thermostat / thermostat housing
Gasket, coolant
Spark plugs, ignition coil
Plug wires
Timing belt, serpentine belt
Hood release cable
Water pump
(12 months, 12,000 mile warranty)
$1906.89

September 23, 2008 – 108,003
New transmission
$3631.00

October 7, 2008 – 108,583
Brake pads and rotors
Wiring assembly repaired
$547.08

January 13, 2009 – 112,175
Battery cable end
$35.50

April 28, 2009 – 116,146
Turn signal bulbs, license plate bulb
Left headlight
$39.75

September 1, 2009 – 121,295
Right headlight
$21.75

September 23, 2009 – 122,102
Thermostat / thermostat housing
Gasket, coolant
$191.17

October 8, 2009 - 122,688 miles
Tests determine internal engine failure
General labor fees
$70.30

October 21, 2003 - October 8, 2009
75,141 miles driven
(average 12,523 per year)

Not counting tires (6-8?), oil changes, coolant flushings, batteries (3?), total charge: $9,156.41 ($1,526.07 per year or $127.17 per month)

Final overall cost: $16,807.20