freaking out a little

Turns out I have to get my front struts replaced...service on my car is going to total about $1200. Plus I need new tires very, very soon [$600-800]. And a new windshield [$650] or at least a stop-gap crack repair [$100]. Plus the other expenses that are hitting at the same time [see previous blog post].

I've been really lucky with the MINI, and the struts are the first big repair I've had to have in four years. But of course it hits out-of-warranty...and of course when all the other things are coming due.

Looks like ramen for lunch for a while...