I just got my 'ebay Milano,' an '89 rescue project ready for the plunge, what turned out to be a 1900 mile trip from North Carolina to the Catskills of New York, then out to Long Island for some further visiting and R& R, then the return trip. My back went out after arrival on Long Island, no fault of the car, just that I'm not in shape. [excercise before a long trip, hmmmm.] I still have the Thule rack that fits the car since I owned a Milano before and never got rid of the rack. Woodstock is still alive and well, happy to report that, alternative lifestyles still roaming free, a pleasure in this day of political correctness and drab existances. Throughout it all, the Milano performed well, used very little engine oil, the cruise control even came on for a spell to give the tired foot a break. In some heavy storm rains, naeer a wet carpet; fuel with a heavy load [a bike rack hangin' as well as the Thule] was 26 mpg USA gallons, blasting along at speeds in the 70-80 MPH range. Feeling tired now, but baby deserves and will get some TLC well deserved. If you have any long distance stories please send them along. One 'repair' was to pull the blower motor top hat to remove some leaves and debris. some more work is to be done down there. My wife was running through the gears quite vigorously as we were returning home; I think she was playing a role familiar to many an erstwhile challenger of days gone buy at a racetrack of your choice and imagination, all part of the fun and yes, it was all a lot of fun, ending too soon but maybe another trip soon? Yes, why not do it again.