Date: Sun, 25 Jan 1998 15:45:05 -0800 From: "John Weiss" <jrweissnopsamet*NOSPAM*.com> Subject: Re: Opinions requested: 1986 900S Fix it or sell it?
If you think you can find a better car for $1500, buy it. Otherwise fix this one. None of the things you mention are unexpected at 210K. How many cars last 210K needing only those repairs? --------------------- John R. Weiss Seattle, WA Remove *NOSPAM* from address for e-mail reply JJJ wrote in message <01bd2958$ddddbf80$0bd32581nopsam>... > >I have a 1986 900S 5 speed which is going to need repairs and I'm debating >if I should put the money into it or get a different car. It is going to >need; tires, clutch, battery, catalitic converter and an outer cv boot. >The car has 210,000 on it. My daily commute is 85 miles, of which 80 are >on the highway. >It runs good, but...this is probably going to cost $1,500.