Crazy Dave enjoyed a relaxed life. Originally owned by a 'grandfather who used to take his granddaughter to kindergarten', he came into Adrian's possession in late 1996 when Adrian needed a way to avoid the 2 1/2 hour public transport commute from his basic student apartment in Maroubra Beach to the IBM campus at West Pennant Hills in Sydney. Crazy Dave and Adrian joined forces when Crazy Dave had a mere 74,000 kms on the clock. Crazy Dave's journey to the magical six-figures was a rapid one (clocking up 600 kms a week commuting to and from work definitely helps), but then Adrian changed employers, and Crazy Dave's role in Adrian's life was reduced to that of a mere grocery-run and occassional road-trip car.
As the years progressed, Crazy Dave behaved well in the repairs department. The annual maintenance bill never exceeded $1000. However, in 2002, Crazy Dave has started to show signs of old age - the brakes pads have been replaced (again), and now the clutch has given in after only 128,000 kms. Crazy Dave, your days are numbered.
Any one want to buy a 1990 Ford Laser? Owner moving overseas. Quick sale. May need clutch replacement ;-)
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