====== Ford Escort ZX2 "Hot" 1999 ======
  - Front brake pads were replaced by Midas: Oct-2004
    * warranted for life
  - Timing belt & serpentine belt replaced: June 2005
  - Pulley tensioner repalced & AC recharge: Aug 2005
  - Spark plugs replaced & AC recharge by Mikes Car Care: June 2006
  - Front 2 tires replaced & front-end alignment: Oct 2006
  - L+R tie rod, L ball joint, L+R axle ?, timing belt, spark plug cables replaced by Mikes Car Care: Sept 2007
    * warranted for 12k miles or 12 months
  - Front Brakes and rotors replaced/resurfaced by gaithersburg auto (dad did it for me): July 2007
    * $257
  - Did not use car much April 08 - Feb 09 ( no commute, rode bike )
  - Single thinning tire replaced with new tire: July 2008
    * $60
  - Mileage at 126766: April 2009