My car has 104,201 miles, purchased new in Dec 2001. Is it worth spending $2,700 on repairs. Long story short, I bought the car new, only had to get a mechanic for radiator service. I change alternator 3 years ago, tires every 2-3 years, oil changes, brakes, and a few other small things.
Here is what I need repaired:
- Timing belt (belt, water pump, gaskets, seals, etc) $769
- A/C recharge $152
- Drivers side window regulator $284
- Front suspension $1,500 (struts, mounts, lower control arm, sway bar link, and wheel alignment)
Total: $2,705.95
The car is worth maybe $3,500-4000 at the most. Ive been very happy with it, would like to keep it for another 2 years if possible. Just not sure if spending $2,700 is smart. Are other problems likely to happen at this age/mileage?
UPDATE:
No repairs done, picked up the car last night.
Here is a details parts list/quote the mechanic gave me
Timing Belt Service - $769.95 (OEM)
Front Struts and Mounts - $581 (KVM)
Sway Bar Links - $252
Lower Control Arms - $658
Complete A/C Recharge - $152
Drive Side Window Regulator - $285 (OEM)
Total: 2,697.95
Here is what I need repaired:
- Timing belt (belt, water pump, gaskets, seals, etc) $769
- A/C recharge $152
- Drivers side window regulator $284
- Front suspension $1,500 (struts, mounts, lower control arm, sway bar link, and wheel alignment)
Total: $2,705.95
The car is worth maybe $3,500-4000 at the most. Ive been very happy with it, would like to keep it for another 2 years if possible. Just not sure if spending $2,700 is smart. Are other problems likely to happen at this age/mileage?
UPDATE:
No repairs done, picked up the car last night.
Here is a details parts list/quote the mechanic gave me
Timing Belt Service - $769.95 (OEM)
Front Struts and Mounts - $581 (KVM)
Sway Bar Links - $252
Lower Control Arms - $658
Complete A/C Recharge - $152
Drive Side Window Regulator - $285 (OEM)
Total: 2,697.95
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