well, I was afraid of that

[geekchick]

Time for a new engine in my car, to the tune of more than the car is actually worth at this point. My decision now is: 1) drop the money to replace the engine and fix the leaking exhaust manifold into this car and keep driving it; 2) buy a beater for about an equivalent amount of money; or 3) suck it up and just go hunting for a new car and hope to get $250 or so for trade-in on my poor little Protege.

It's not completely unexpected news, but I was hoping that wasn't going to be the answer.

On the positive side, after the last couple of days I can recommend Ferris Automotive. You wouldn't think a mechanic would recommend buying a new car rather than giving them a several-thousand dollar job. I wouldn't anyway, not based on previous experience with different mechanics. Now I'm kicking myself for not having gone to them first.

Comments

[wolfy.livejournal.com]

Ugh sorry to hear. Seem not to be the day for cars / trucks.

Though there has been a happy note on this day. I just got something in the mail that you will be getting an email about :)

[wolfy.livejournal.com]

I'm not too sure about getting new, you could get a fairly good used (2000+) for good money if you shop around. Ya you could be buying someone else headache but new cars can also be a PITA and $$$$. Think about the long term, how long did your car last you? getting something in the 2000+ area may not be a bad thing. I'm sure with gas prices so high the dealers are waiting for those people that want out of the gas hog SUV's and in to something better on gas.
And waiting with itchy palms.

Have C start getting parts / putting the other MR2 back together for you. Heh call it a labor of love :) (or insanity)

[geekchick]

Have C start getting parts / putting the other MR2 back together for you. Heh call it a labor of love :) (or insanity)

Won't do any good, since I can't drive stick. =)

[wolfy.livejournal.com]

I could take this places...

[geekchick]

But you won't. Right?

[(Anonymous)]

I'll think about it. :)

[wolfy.livejournal.com]

ugh silly LJ login me out.

[geekchick]

Heh. =)

How's your truck? Sounded like there wasn't much damage done.

[wolfy.livejournal.com]

bumper is a little dented and out of place.

I'm more worried about her a few days from saying she hurts.