Originally Posted by nZone
Originally Posted by supton
Ok, only asking as I am wondering if this isn't a good time to jump ship and let it be someone else's problem. TB + engine mount + any other issues that could be lurking. OR you get this fixed, eyes wide open, knowing that next year is the TB, and then whatever other repair may pop up.
My wife said trade it in. I said I don't want car payment since the car drives great. This Spring, I replaced all shock absorbers and stabilizer link and sway bar boots ($1000-ish DIY). Two weeks ago ($2500) depaxed.
Future: TB ($900-ish), engine mounts ($3000-ish) + transmission? (can't afford) + front lower arm ($750 DIY), 3rd Catalytic converter ($800-ish), catalytic heat shields (at least $500). Hmmm...add up fast. Jump ship seems more logical now...
Yep, that's why I had to ask it. At some point you have to determine how committed you are to keeping. Sometimes it makes sense, sometimes it doesn't.