I think a junk yard and some time are your best friends at the moment
don't give up yet, I am sure your car has alot of life left in it, you just need to help it alot
but then again you might not want to listen to me, I spent $200 for new lower control arms for a car the is near 10 years old, but you know what I want the Mystique to hit 200k and I am sure it will