Long post, but probably amusing:
I've got an CSVT, 98, E0, with 63'000 miles on it. It currently has a persistent dry start condition, a few of the accessories don't work, some mucked up bushings, the engine sounds weird around 2.5 - 3 rpm, the ac condensor is damaged and the front bumper cover is destroyed. It stalls randomly after a long drive, and when I turn on all the lights and the heater, it thinks it's overheating. Estimate on the front bumper alone, for new cover, paint and labor, etc. $992.
On the bright side: It does have a new alternator, egr, iac, dpfe, ABS system, right wheel bearing, rear bumper, quarter panel, three new rims, and a whole new rear suspension.
My question is: Should I try to go through and fix everything else, or cut my losses and sell it for as much as I can?
I'm thinking of the car as a time bomb, I've replaced everything else, how much longer will the tranny and engine survive even moderate driving?
