Oh, my friend MoBob, I am afraid you are quite mistaken -- it will make it to the ground for sure! It just may not make it where it's convenient for us.

So much of the car still works. It's a shame to throw it away. Besides, what better way to give ourselves chances to practice emergency preparation? At some point I chose not to be worried about whether the car would get me to the destination. I just accept breakdown as a possible outcome, and I buy roadside assistance. But for important trips I'd rent a car. So no worries or anxieties, my friend, and enjoy being frugal and environmentally sound!