Well, I'm starting a new job in January. 8 bucks an hour, about 60 hours a week for the first month anyway, more hours if I want them. I was thinking about getting my intake manifold gasket fixed when I get money from this job saved up, but then I got to thinking if the car is even worth it. I bought it back in September for $500. When I bought it, it had been sitting for a year, so there was pretty severe rust to the rear crossmembers. Three solid days of welding repaired them enough to pass a safety inspection. Who knows what else could be rusted out. At some point a few years ago, the car was involved in a rollover, the driver's door doesn't shut right, god knows what else was done to the frame and such, but it was repaired by professionals, the guy who had it before me had full coverage so his insurance paid for the repair. The guy bought the car in May 94 with 16400 kilometers on it, so I assume this was a demo or lease return or something of the sort, which makes me the second, possibly third owner. It currently has 360200 kms, approx 223000 miles on the odometer. I notice a few problems with the car, I hear a clunk sound whenever I press the gas quick or let it off quick, does that sound like a motor or tranny mount to you? I also hear a seperate noise sounding like it's coming from the suspension when I hit a bump. I think I might need a rear caliper sometime, I think it's sticking a bit, also my clutch is a little worn. I also should mention my instrument panel lights don't work, neither does my tach. That's about all I can think of right now, so reading all of this, do any of you think my car is worth putting the money into it to get the intake manifold gasket repaired? I hear stories from people on other forums that the repair can cost 500 dollars or more which would mean it would cost me probably 700 Canadian or so. If the car is really worth it, I will put that money into it, but if it turns out that the car isn't then I'll sell it or something and get something else. I had a Geo Metro back in the summer before I bought the Altima. I liked it quite a bit, I got over 30 mpg around town, even with a very worn out engine. Parts were cheap, tires were cheap and I found I actually had more room behind the wheel in the Geo than I do in the Altima.
[ December 23, 2004, 09:10 PM: Message edited by: 55 ]
[ December 23, 2004, 09:10 PM: Message edited by: 55 ]
