Posted by dave2 on November 18, 2009 at 11:32:33 from (139.139.35.70):
In December of '97, we bought a '98 Dodge Stratus for $10,500. Been a good car except for 2 head gaskets and normal stuff (brakes, wheel bearings, and tierod ends). Still has the original battery :roll: .
Anyway, it's starting to show it's age, doors working hard and squawking, starting to rust through in places, and recently running rough periodically and the check engine light is on more than it's off. Took it this evening to the guy that usually works on our stuff. He checked a few sensors, fuel/air filter, and a couple other things. Said that he could go deeper, but advised to drive it til it don't go anymore and throw it away. If it was mine, I'd milk it awhile. But it's the wife's DD and I can do without having her stuck on the side of the road (and the accompanying nagging).
Looking at it honest and practical, the car has cost 1200 bucks a year. Guess it's paid for itself.
Question is now, to either junk it and save someone else the headache or give it to someone and let them have at it?
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