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.

[drew365]

Qeenie, Don't take my comments as not caring, but there is no answer to your problem, short of riding a bike, that won't require a monetary commitment. Repairing and maintaining the 914 will take money. Buying and maintaining another old car will take money. Deferred maintenance will always come back to bite you, and you saw it coming. I think to successfully drive any 30 year old car you have to subscribe to preventive maintenance. Fix it before it breaks. I think getting a used engine for the 914 will buy you some time and probably be the cheapest alternative at this point. Sorry I'm not more positive.