Tired of fixing everything

[nickgpgt]

I bought my Grand Prix about 3 months ago and know I got ripped off but wasn't mad because I love the car. It's now had over a grand put into it or something around there and needs more. My abs and trac off light are on and now I have a steering issue to take care of. I love the car I'm just sick of spending all my money. The idea of selling it has come to mind but this is my second car in less than a year. Sorry just kind of wanted to complain lol

[Below Average Joe]

[Dakoda]

^^ lol... i hate it to but its part of owning an old car

[ericspecullaas]

dont give up. i bought a car with a blown motor and more dents than i care to count. But im going to fix it all and it will be a great car to drive maybe this weekend. Just hang in there she will be good to you once all the little things are done.

[Knightmare]

Problem is that there is always going to be little stuff to fix. You fix one thing and something else pops up. However, if you have a genuine love for the car, it wont matter. :-)

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[BillBoost37]

Mechanic buddy of mine summed it up well.

You can pay to fix an older car, or make payments on a newer car. Sometimes..you can do both!

Reality is.. ....what year is it? What are you asking from it?

I bought a 9 year old car (2000 Regal) for $1400. On deck was fresh suspension, wheel bearings, brakes, radio, oil pan (for gasket), engine mounts etc etc. In the three years I've had it, I refreshed the trans and swapped the engine. My total cost in is ~$5K. Most of that because I did a lot of "extras" because I wanted those features.

My costs to date: ~9 cents a mile or $138 per month, not counting gas/oil. That's not too bad when you think about a new car payment.

[REDCRAPGP]

^ very well said. Consider how much a car payment would cost you guessing on avg $350+ for 4+ years plus insurance (full coverage) and then the possibility of still needing repairs outside of what the warranty covers..yea no thanks ill keep my old car

[BillBoost37]

$350? I'd be driving something much nicer than you.

[ericspecullaas]

now you talk great credit or bad credit? that does make a differance in how much you pay i look at also the down payments as well and it doesnt make to big of an impact.