RE: BIG DECISION

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Michael Eck wrote:
>At what point would you give up your Quattro?

>Reason for question: 86 5KCSTQ, 180K, spending big bucks to keep it
>running, unsure what the future holds, but love the car madly.


>When Dad says.. Okay, I miss my car. Give it BACK. 

>"What's that dad?... CHRHEWIHHRRRR (Static noise)... I think we have a bad
>connection.. .. PRANK CALLER! PRANK CALLER!"

Good question:  Ihave a 1987 5CSKTQ Wagon with 189,000 miles.  I bought it
for $2,400 (a steal!) and promptly put about $1,000 in it.  The steering
rack shows no signs of replacement, so I hold my breath and wonder if I
should unload it before the rack goes.

I guess the question can best be put this way:  Can you afford $1,000 for a
repair next week, or would you rather pay $500/mo. for a loan for comparable
newer 4WD car?  The latter is more expensive in the long run, but perhaps
somewhat cheaper in the short run.

Wondering What To Do In VT As Well
Barry