Got my 'Gracie' back from the shop. 2018 Abarth 124 Spider...
Basically a 'Fiata' -- a Miata chassis and some parts but Fiat engine, transmission, etc.
I really love this little convertible roadster. It's a joy ride not a muscle car, but it is SO fun to drive. Even driving around town is fun in that thing.
Anyway, it's been in the shop since June with ~47k miles and a stripped out timing belt, which led to engine damage and an expensive rebuild.
I finally have her back home where she belongs, and I fully intend to drive her until its too cold. Which is, like next week, where I live.
I want her to be one of those cars that some descendant of mine discovers it in a musty garage and sweeps the cover off to find the same joy I take in driving that silly thing.
It was almost practical in Florida. Here? Notsomuch. But I love it.
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My new plan is to replace the timing belt every 40k miles. 