Worth Repairing?

[smitty1289]

I have a Grand Prix 2000 GT with 122K miles. It leaks a small amount of oil & steering fluid (not much, need to top off each about once a month) Estimates for repair are $450 for new oil pan replacement & $650 for new rack.

Need to either get fixed or get rid of car. Landlork won't let me park in the lot with the leaks & street parking is not an option where I live.

Is it foolish to invest this money into a car with this type of mileage? Car is in decent condition otherwise. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks

[jason-1995fbody]

fix her up 122k isnt that much if u know someone with a gerage u could doo the oil pan yer self very easy and i dont see the pan being that expesive and just have a shop do the rack but 1100 bucks is still cheaper than a new car

[GaryFenza]

yea, my car is dripping anti freeze, so in the spring me and my grandfather are doing the intatke gaskets. mines got 111,600k miles, so....and im not getting rid of mine

[wlkjr]

I've got 322,000 miles on mine, so it would be worth it to me. Glad I didn't junk mine at those low miles.

[guitarfish]

Check out my sig - I've had good success with GPs. That said, it might be worth it to you to trade or private sale the car, and take the proceeds plus the $1,100 and upgrade to a newer one.

[eippermx]

Originally Posted by jason-1995fbody

fix her up 122k isnt that much if u know someone with a gerage u could doo the oil pan yer self very easy and i dont see the pan being that expesive and just have a shop do the rack but 1100 bucks is still cheaper than a new car

I agree with Jason. Fix the car. You didn't say anything about having other difficulties with the car. I am assuming you are driving a car that has been fairly reliable. Seems to me you need to give her (the car) a little TLC. Do the easy repair, the oil pan and farm out the rack & pinion job to a shop. Good luck.