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#93 of 102 Yeah, by isellhondas

Jun 07, 2007 (6:18 pm)

Or trying to track down a nasty electrical problem.

#94 of 102 Repair costs more... by lemko

Jun 08, 2007 (8:13 am)

...than the car is worth, but it's still cheaper than buying another vehicle.
 
The A/C compressor finally quit after nearly 20 years on my 1988 Buick Park Avenue. The repair will definately cost more than the car is worth, but it's going to be a hot summer and I drive this car the most. Other than that, the car runs fine. Trying to find a car in comparable condition at a reasonable price is tough.

#95 of 102 Re: Repair costs more... [lemko] by the_big_al

Jun 27, 2008 (4:16 pm)

Replying to: lemko (Jun 08, 2007 8:13 am)
I am trying to get that into my wife's head... an engine or a tranny might cost more than the car is worth, but even a couple of grand for a major item, if it keeps the car on the road for several thousand more miles is cheaper than buying another vehicle...
 
unless you always buy 2K cars and I know people who get along just fine doing that. They buy 1 oe 2K vehicles and when they poop, they dump it and buy another one.

#96 of 102 Re: Repair costs more... [lemko] by joel0622

Jun 27, 2007 (9:09 am)

Replying to: lemko (Jun 08, 2007 8:13 am)
The A/C compressor finally quit after nearly 20 years on my 1988 Buick Park Avenue. The repair will definately cost more than the car is worth, but it's going to be a hot summer and I drive this car the most. Other than that, the car runs fine. Trying to find a car in comparable condition at a reasonable price is tough.
 
Ya $300 cars are tough to find

#97 of 102 Re: Repair costs more... [joel0622] by lemko

Jul 02, 2007 (11:58 am)

Replying to: joel0622 (Jun 27, 2007 9:09 am)
Blue book value for my '88 Park Avenue is probably somewhere near worthless, but everything now works on the car and should be good for the forseeable future. The car runs well and all accessories still operate. All that is wrong is that it has a few faded paint spots. The interior is still in great condition. On one hand, I felt stupid for throwing that much money into such an old car. On the other, it's still cheaper than buying another car. Sure, I could go out and get another $1K-$2K beater, but who knows what kind of problems that vehicle would have? At least I know what to expect from my current ride.

#98 of 102 Re: Repair costs more... [lemko] by qbrozen

Jul 02, 2007 (12:02 pm)

Replying to: lemko (Jul 02, 2007 11:58 am)
but everything now works on the car and should be good for the forseeable future.
 
Ouch!! You just doomed it!!
Is that the death nell I'm hearing?
;b

#99 of 102 Re: Repair costs more... [qbrozen] by fezo

Jul 02, 2007 (5:06 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Jul 02, 2007 12:02 pm)
Yeah. Knock on dashboard.
 
Lemko - I for one think you are doing the right thing. You like the car and a repair on it is only a payment or two on something newer. I envy your willpower.

#100 of 102 Re: Repair costs more... [joel0622] by british_rover

Jul 02, 2007 (5:36 pm)

Replying to: joel0622 (Jun 27, 2007 9:09 am)
I sold my 89 Pontiac Bonneville with 145,000 miles, same car as Lemko's park ave, for 650 dollars two years ago.

#101 of 102 Re: Repair costs more... [british_rover] by asafonov

Jul 03, 2007 (11:48 am)

Replying to: british_rover (Jul 02, 2007 5:36 pm)
I sold my 89 Pontiac Bonneville with 145,000 miles, same car as Lemko's park ave, for 650 dollars two years ago.
 
I think it means one is finally getting depreciation-free miles out of his/her car, only paying for gas/repairs/insurance. I would probably not hesitate to put 2000 in a car worth less than that if I owned it since new or nearly new.

#102 of 102 Re: On the other hand... [british_rover] by im_brentwood

Jul 05, 2007 (8:33 am)

Replying to: british_rover (Jun 06, 2007 6:38 pm)
If that Tablet is something called an AutoLogic, try $10,500.

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