We've had to have so much work done on my daughter's truck - the mechanic has diagnosed the problems accurately, it's just so expensive.
Oh, what was wrong with your daughters truck?
Well initially it was just little things, routine type stuff - but now it needs a new transmission - they quoted prices for us before commencing the work but it's too expensive right now,
How much is it to replace the transmission? What kind of truck was it?
1997 Ford Ranger - quote is $1300 - the truck was regularly maintained by a mechanic but at 203k it's just time I guess.
Oh well that is a shame. They don't seem to manufacture small trucks like the ranger any more.
Yes, and that's one reason we will get it fixed for her eventually - the truck looks almost brand new otherwise - it's about the only compact pickup truck that she really loves - she rides horses so this is a great barn truck for her.