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]

IMHO, it sounds like you need to bite the bullet and get out of old cars period.

I would rather not drive a car at all than drive a Toyota. Buying a car like that is not, and never will be, an option for me.

I have plenty of experience driving old German cars and I'm willing to deal with what they need. I can easily afford to maintain a VW, but I'm pushing my luck with a Porsche. The smart thing to do is drive a VW until I get out of school and then find myself another 356.

I have someone to help me with the routine maintenance and I have a shop I trust to take care of everything else.

All cars cost money to run. I'd rather drive one that I love.