Lucky, I just did my car's 6-year physical. With it, and a few bits and pieces (new transmission pan) they found, the bill came to $2,400, and I still have to take care of replacement of front driver-side tie rods, two rear tires (getting bald on the inside portions) and an alignment. So, looking at another $1,700 on Saturday. Good news, my credit card rewards program benefits from my car addiction. Bad news, all that's probably my birthday and Christmas presents rolled into one. While my wife isn't all too happy with the bills, she is happy about one less person to shop for this holiday season.