I'm desperate! My car has been a very good car with hardly any problems. All I had to do was the regular maintenance and it was super dependable. The body looks good, too - almost no nicks or scratches and no rust. About a year and a half ago, my mechanic noticed an oil leak. Unfortunately, it was an expensive one, that would cost $1,500 to repair. He advised me that, because of my car's age and mileage, it would be best for me to look for a new or used car to replace it.
I opted to try to make do, as long as the leak didn't get any worse. That was working out alright because it wasn't going through that much extra oil. Now, though, the water pump needs replacing, and that would cost around $700 - $1,000. I don't think I can even afford a good, used car right now to replace it with. I found out to put a new engine in (which would have taken care of both problems, plus other potential ones), would cost more than I was first quoted ($3,500) to $5,400. Is there anything else I'm not thinking of, or anyone have some suggestions? Should I just have the water pump repair done and hope it will keep running long enough to at least pay for it? It's too late now, but my car didn't qualify as a Clunker, either.
I opted to try to make do, as long as the leak didn't get any worse. That was working out alright because it wasn't going through that much extra oil. Now, though, the water pump needs replacing, and that would cost around $700 - $1,000. I don't think I can even afford a good, used car right now to replace it with. I found out to put a new engine in (which would have taken care of both problems, plus other potential ones), would cost more than I was first quoted ($3,500) to $5,400. Is there anything else I'm not thinking of, or anyone have some suggestions? Should I just have the water pump repair done and hope it will keep running long enough to at least pay for it? It's too late now, but my car didn't qualify as a Clunker, either.