I can get by for a week at most without a car, I could probibly barrow my dad's (he has a work truck, rarely ever drives his explorer). My main problem is finding the right help with the right tools. If I cant find the help, Im going to have to find an alternative, and I think that may be taking 40 hours a week at work over the summer and coming up with the cash for a newer car, Probibly a contour, and if I get another contour, below 80K miles 98 or newer SE with the Duratec engine. Thats what I want if I get another contour, but thats my backup plan.