I have a 2002 ZX2 Ford Escort. I usually have a new problem arise with it every couple of months. Right now, it's in need of:
--brake rotors
--a belt tensioner
--basically a whole new AC system (condenser and something else I can't remember the name of)
--possibly a new gear shift (right now there's a peg sticking out of it that allows me to shift from park to drive)
All of this will cost me a AT LEAST $1,000, which is still a lot cheaper than getting a new car, but I'm afraid I will continue to have problems when I'm away at school this fall. I LEAVE FOR COLLEGE IN TWO WEEKS, and I'm scared to drive my car that distance!
I have about $4,000 to spend on a new car (without factoring in what I'd get from selling or trading in my current one), but you can't find a decent car in my area for much under $10,000. I can't really afford to make payments on the rest as I will not have time to work lots of hours while in school. Yet, I want to sell my car while there's still SOME value left in it (its extremely clean and has had many things replaced recently).
Sorry this was so long! Please help! I'm an 18 year old girl who's clueless about the automotive world!!!!
Should I sell my car or not-- that's the main question...?!
P.S. There are 100,100 miles on my car, and it has been wrecked a couple of times. Let me know if there's any more information you need!
--brake rotors
--a belt tensioner
--basically a whole new AC system (condenser and something else I can't remember the name of)
--possibly a new gear shift (right now there's a peg sticking out of it that allows me to shift from park to drive)
All of this will cost me a AT LEAST $1,000, which is still a lot cheaper than getting a new car, but I'm afraid I will continue to have problems when I'm away at school this fall. I LEAVE FOR COLLEGE IN TWO WEEKS, and I'm scared to drive my car that distance!
I have about $4,000 to spend on a new car (without factoring in what I'd get from selling or trading in my current one), but you can't find a decent car in my area for much under $10,000. I can't really afford to make payments on the rest as I will not have time to work lots of hours while in school. Yet, I want to sell my car while there's still SOME value left in it (its extremely clean and has had many things replaced recently).
Sorry this was so long! Please help! I'm an 18 year old girl who's clueless about the automotive world!!!!
Should I sell my car or not-- that's the main question...?!
P.S. There are 100,100 miles on my car, and it has been wrecked a couple of times. Let me know if there's any more information you need!