just two men squeezing the crap outta some chicks

As if I didn't know I wasn't hillbilly enough...I just got a shocking confirmation. Instead of fixing the car that needs fixing, just buy a whole nother one...but this one needs fixing as well. Car 1 needs new pistons and to be rebuilt. Car 2, unknown, although rod bearing most likely. But, this is good for me and the truck....it means it'll see a lot less miles again, a lot less wear, tear, and neglect. I'm quite satisfied about that. That also means that I most likely won't need to buy a daily truck, as when the Ranger is down getting worked on, there is still at least one other vehicle to be driven. So what are we gonna do with Car 1? I'm not sure...may still fix it, as my mom loves that car, and fix it good with a turbo motor.

BTW, I learned that all those prices on all those parts for my S15 are in Aussie Dollars, so $30,000 worth of stuff is "only" ~$22,000 USD. Expensive, yes, but better.