Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
The gasket between the seat and steering wheel.
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
Sounds like the Johnson Rod may have been damaged during a stem lube. Shafts are expensive to repair and balance properly.
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
Obligatory reference to how Japanese cars are so reliable when you trashed this one at 92K miles.
I'm guessing that you don't take good care of your cars, and if that's the case, just suck it up...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
Have you had any other repairs on teh car recently? Is the rest of the car in good shape, or will it be needing more work in the near future? Is it going to need new tires/brakes/belts/whatever soon?...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
driving 6k miles a year i would take my chances and fix it if it's hard to find good used cars there. a new car would probably run you at least $300/month plus an extra $600/yr in insurance/tax. ...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
Now that your Nissan is 10 years old even after you drop in $2,300 you will average $1,000/year in repairs to keep it running. If this is within your budget, you can keep it. If you can afford a...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
I would get more quotes first. Auto repair is soooo variable in price. You could get 8 mechanics to do the same job/quality of job and get 8 different estimates/final bills. They are typically worse...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
Obligatory reference to how moronic your comments are and how much a troll you are.
I'm guessing that you were probably emotionally scarred as a child, and thus feel the need to lash out at...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
It is a nissan :vomit:
i kid, i kid.
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
This is where doing your own maintenance pays off. On any used car you will need to pay attention to your fluid levels and watch for leaks / noises. The same thing can happen to your new car. ...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
take it into a carmax location. see if they will give you a written offer for the car. maybe they wont catch the car needs repair. atleast you will know what you can get for the car to help make a...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
Based on some of your facts the 2300 is probably high even considering the 14 quoted hours of labor. Even at a $80/hr rate this would be too high. I'm assuming the shop quoting such high hours is...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
depends on how much coin you have, how many miles are on the sentra and how many miles you drive per year. if over 150k miles i would look for a corolla or civic with < 100k miles. you can pick one...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
Financially, (I hope!) I could get a new new car if I want, but for some reason I do not have the crave for a flashy car (or a new monthly payment).
It has only 92k miles, and I drive maybe 6k...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
I would cut your loss and invest that 2300 into a used car. It is easy to get another 1200 bill within a year. Make sure you do not have to finance any part of a new used car.
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
What EXACTLY is wrong with the car?
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
What is the repair? 14 hours of labor is insane, you can drop a new engine in, in less time. Sounds like you may be getting taken for a ride.
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
You do know that antifreeze and water are used together to form what we call coolant, right? You should never put just antifreeze into your coolant system, because water is the primary source of...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
I have a 2002 Nissan Sentra (KBB value around $3500), which is getting quoted $2300 at best case scenario for repairs. (engine something might cracked? 14 hours labor + parts)
While I love this...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
Those are notoriously unreliable.
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
Used engines might be $500 but you always have other expenses and parts (new) that usually end up gettting replaced. Not eveyrone knows how to drop an engine into their own car either. And thats...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
Oh my the thread got some traction. (Was busy on other stuff)
In result I have sold the car ($1100) and got a "new" used one. (This time Honda Civic)
Could not justify fixing a car $2xxx on a car...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
When I had older cars I had the following theory. Once you pay the big bill you are all in for other assorted bills that come along. So the cost ends up more than the first large repair (usually)...
Fix car vs buy new
Expired
Thread created 11-17-2012 by lovexylitol
0 Score
23 Replies
3,651 Views
He already said what's wrong.
Engine something might cracked.
