Not at all uninteresting. I have exactly the same problem. D2 is our only auto so the only one wifey can drive (handicapped) but she isn't really that bothered about driving it. Our 2 D1s both have problems, rust in the 300dti Anniversary, plus although I used to start it and run it down the road once or twice a year, last time I drove it, I stalled it on our drive and had to push it back into place with the D2. Then it wouldn't restart. That's 2 years ago now. But, apart from the rusty right sill, and the interior now in need of a deep clean, it is lovely and usually really reliable. The V8 I bought 2 years ago, cos it has a really good lpg set up and was owned by a welder, so all the necessary had also been done, I had trouble getting a certificate for, as the numbers on the tanks are all on top, i.e. not get-at-able, and the LPG bloke said it isn't worth spending your money on me to fail it for an inspection. so, no certificate, no insurance, until I can get around to sorting it out. The D2 is almost a text book case of the things that can go wrong with it, and now it seems to be leaking lots of ATF. When it goes, it is great, although juicy, but I just don't trust the electronics on it. So in the ned I can see myself working to get the D1s up and running and getting rid of the D2. Will miss the extra boot space though. So I feel your pain. Also, like you spending money on a D2 is a real pastime, although so far I have been able to do most of the work myself so costs have been reduced. But if it needs a new gearbox or torque converter, I think that may be its ticket out. The phrase "sending good money after bad" is always coming into my mind! Then others say "Well that's one other thing you will not have to worry about" each time I fix the next blasted problem. The D1 simply never broke down, and is so easy to work on and so economical. Best of luck with the decision. Shame you cannot just store it until better times come along. I think good ones have stopped depreciating now.
