The sound of a garbage truck picking up the week's refuse woke me from my slumber this morning. After getting ready for work, and pulling in the empty garbage cans, I went to start my car.
The lights came on, but the engine wouldn't crank. I tried again. Still no go. Admitting defeat, I popped the hood, and took a look around the engine compartment. Nothing loose, nothing jammed, nothing leaking.
I went back into the car, shut the door and cranked it again. The engine sputtered a bit, and then roared to life. Yes, I think it is time to get my battery replaced. After 2 and a half years, of daily driving, parts are starting to wear out. I had the water pump replaced last week, and now I'm left wondering at what will be the next thing to go. Part of me just wants to give it up, replace it with say an M3, a Z4 or a Boxster. Then the economical side of me kicks in, convincing myself that it is far cheaper to maintain the Celica. (A car battery costs less than $100)
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