hartwerger Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I have a 1996 Honda Accord LX, 5 speed manual, with 189,000 miles +. Over the last year I've spent close to $2k in repairs. A new starter, brakes, window motor were all in the mix and then some. Now I need a new radiator and ball joint suspension. Estimated cost is $900. I also need new tires. I'm still on my first clutch so who knows how much more mileage I'll get before its time to replace. I'm trying to decide whether its worth the expense to keep throwing money at my car and looking for advice. It just seems like the need for repairs is becoming more frequent and I feel its a gamble to keep putting money into it at this point. Still, something deep in my heart tells me "you can keep it going; this baby has got an easy 250k miles in it". And it may have a good 250k miles in it, but at what cost? I guess I'm just looking for some advice on what to do: keep it or let it go. Any thoughts on how to weigh this decision would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeryon Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Really depends on if you want to do some work yourself. Every Accord I have met has no problems running indefinitely as long as the owner has the time, tools and will to fix it. As for ball joints and radiator being $900 that sounds like a Chain store price. Who gave you that quote? Have you shopped around for competitive price quotes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmgogo Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 do it yourself for $150-250, its easy work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbith Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Ill be the 3rd to say it. Do the work yourself and that $900 will end up around $300 at most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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