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torn boot on the axle is nothing. People drive like that for thousands of miles. Especially on front wheel drive cars they tear more often. People would drive until it starts clicking (just wears out faster because there is no lubrication).

I would just grease it good and drive it home and get it fixed. I bet it has been driven like that for a while anyway. Plus if they have never been replaced which is the case then they will be cracked but not leaking.

2-brakes. low, but not squealing yet
if you are worried that they are very low you can get new pads and your tools and replace them on the spot before the trip. It takes like 30 minutes.

3-needs transmission pan gasket and service. slight leakage.
carry transmission fluid and stop from time to time to check the level of the oil.

4-transmission FLARE between 2 and 3. does not flare when shifted manually. other shifts are smooth.
probably a vacuum issue. I think it flares when there is too much vacuum going to the transmission. You can adjust that later it won't hurt the car.

5-oil pan gasket leak. moderate.
carry engine oil and stop from time to time to check the level.

car will make it I am almost sure :)
 

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I'd say about 1000-1500 is fair. More than that is too much. It is partly running car not completely running. What the odometer says means nothing. It could be double that. Make sure the engine is in good condition.

For example check this car out. Might be a gasser and not a diesel but looks great:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merc...887QQitemZ130295139887QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks

he has 2250 buy it now so yeah... 2500 is too much.
 
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