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.

[markb]

Queenie, bring the thing down to the shop in Santa Maria. We have loaner cars & you're more than welcome to one of them. Hell, I'll even let you use one of my personal vehicles if you want. Can you tell I've got too damn many cars? We can put the new parts in, get it to pass smog (the shop right next to us does smog, so we can pre-check without charge) and let you pay what you can when you can. John & I both are suckers for 914 owners, and we'll do right by you. I've got a boxes and boxes of used parts I've been stashing for the Dad's Car rebuild, and have so many duplicates you won't believe. Don't give up on it quite yet, you haven't exhausted all your resources. I know they're a love/hate relationship kinda car, but when they run right, there's just nothing better. Give us a try.