it's almost over Options

[Queenie]

At least, I'm pretty sure it is.

My car won't pass smog.

It appears to have a blown head gasket.

Not to mention it still needs a shitload of engine work that I really don't feel like paying for or dealing with.

I have not made a final decision, but I've already started looking for a bug. I'm about 98% sure that cutting my losses and getting out now is the right thing to do. I can't afford to keep fixing the 914. As much as I love driving it, it's killing me to try to keep it on the road.

*sigh*

I so wanted this car to be a good thing.

[Queenie]

From what I've seen, however, a decent Bug costs more than a 914 in the same condition.

That's exactly why I ended up with a 914 in the first place. I figured for the money, I might as well get back into a sports car.

And I do love a lot of things about the 914. If I could find a way to get the engine into good shape for a price that I could afford, I'd probably keep it even though it makes more sense to get something that uses cheaper parts - just like you said, the cost of maintenance is much, much less for a bug engine.

Gah.