If looking for just some feedback.
I have a 2L auto 95 Contour with 66K miles. It recently passed State inspection.
It's not used much as have a new car. Used to go to supermarket lots and similar places where concerned about dinks and such. It's very useful for it's purpose but not worth pouring money into. A couple, few hundred maximum is OK.
There is a minor transmission leak. Haven't bothered to repair just added fluid as needed.
Was driving yesterday and the car (seemed to me the transmission) was noticeably hesitating. I thought the transmission was going.
But instead all of a sudden I heard what sounded like a small explosion. Got out and saw coolant flowing out of the radiator. Mechanic says need a new radiator. Drove it home by adding water every few miles. Made it without ever overheating but you should have seen the white smoke.
Estimated cost of new radiator about $400. Is this right?
Could the hesitating I was experiencing prior be related to the radiator or is it more likely that the transmission is shot too?
I don't want to start on a merry go round of costs.
I'm thinking of just junking the Contour. Any opinions?
