I've got a 1994 Olds Cutlass Supreme (only 88,000 miles) and since you guys seem to know your way around cars (or at least be sensible) then I'd like some input.
I brought it in for an oil leak and the mechanics say that it has a leaking head gasket, leaking distributor cap, and a leaking oil pressure sending unit. It seems that those three sites are the most common places for a leak so I'm not sure I trust that they actually found the leak. I'd like to get a second opinion, but, I'm not entirely sure where and since this place is at least close to where I live... if I'm going to get raped, I might as well do it in comfort or something.
To fix it will cost ~$500.
I could cut bait and get rid of the thing, and move to a new car, and I could afford it. But I'd rather not, I think.
This car needs about 1,000/year in repairs at this point. Which is still a site cheaper than a new car.
I would like to buy (lease?) new when I get there and I'm looking at the 20,000 range for a car... but I'm not 100% on if I should buy now when I can (for cheaper) just keep the car running that I have. Even if I hate it most of the time.
My only hang up is that this is money I can't ever get back, though I understand a car is not an investment.
I appreciate the input.