94 Sable 3.8L Head Gasket Leaking

[PTG1212]

Well, it finally happened. My son was driving back from work yesterday and heard some engine noise and started blowing steam and water from the tail pipe. I can only assume the head gasket is leaking. The Sable has 89k miles and is in very good shape. I'm not inclined to spend upwards of $1k to fix it though, it's a 4th car that my kids drive. It still runs, although I have it garaged now. I didn't see any water on the oil dip stick. I don't think any major damage was done. It started it nicely this morning. The car otherwise is in very good shape. No accidents, good body, good interior, everything works, including the A/C. What would the car be worth in this condition if I attempted to sell it? Any other ideas of what to do with it? Actually, if I get rid of it my car insurance jumps up almost $300 a year because I need to put an inexperienced driver on a car with collision. So it's actually saving me money sitting in my garage.

[drdisque]

current value would be about $800-$1000.

With the engine fixed the value is around $2000

add $500 if the car has leather and other luxury options.

[PTG1212]

Sold it to a dealer for $500.00. Sorry to see it go after 12 years, but I didn't want to get trapped into unknown repairs. Overall the car provided good service to me.