Well, some people may or may not be aware that my car has a bit of an oil leak.
So, we will be cleaning the engine block tomorrow so we can at least cut some cost from the mechanic, as he will have to clean it too, but also so we can maybe diagnose the leak. My father is still steadfast with his earlier diagnostic, which was the head gasket.
But there are also several other costly issues with the vehicle.
The fan for the AC never shuts off. It's always on as long as the key is in the aux or start position, and when the engine is on. Also, the front defroster is always on too, thustly causing the windshield to fog up on a hot summer day with the AC on. I spoke with a family member recently, and she said her Ford (LOL) Escape has a similar issue, and the repair was around $600 with only a $50 labor charge, meaning the part is probably expensive. I have not researched the issue, but I'm assuming it's expesive. So, worst case senario, I will have to put down $1200 in repairs for those two things alone. But baby needs a new set of shoes soon as well, and new brakes. My rear passengers side rotor is warped, the passenger side rear window no longer works, the passenger side front window won't slide back up on its tracks, the rear drivers side window seal has a leak in the top. (Every time I clean the car, water runs down the inside of the window)
So now the decision. The car could be sold off for $2000 pretty easy. There are some local cars that look fantastic, and from what I can tell, are in good condition. Sadly, there are no fairly priced Camry's. (The cheapest is a gen 3.5 for $2900, out of my price range for a car as old as it is.
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So my options are:
Keep the car I have. Fix it up, and love it forever(ish).
Buy one of the following:
Saab 9-5, 1999 SE= $2450
Chrysler Sebring Coupe, 1999= $1995 (Also a better condition Sebring, same year, but in White, for $2495)
1997 Nissan Ultima GXE= $2695
and a few others, including a BMW that rox my sox for $2995.
I want to know what everyone here thinks would be the most economical disission. I hate the thought of not having my baby anymore, but I need to make a good disission.
Decision time.
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