The ups and downs of getting my car on the road

There is nothing worse than being disappointed after spending a fistful of cash on something, and it ends up way below your expectations. And yes, walking away is sometimes the best way to re-evaluate your position. Good news is, that is all behind you, you have a new plan of attack, and are focused on it. And after re-reading your first post, tell your wife it definitely has elements of all those things in it. haha.

Grant