I currently have a 1990 Mazda 929. I'll be going to SDSU next year (hopefully). Basically, I need something that can tow a trailer and carry my shit everywhere. But the question remains:
1. Should I spend 1k to get the 929 serviced back to drivable and towable condition (it has 63,000 miles right now. never did 60k service and engine has idling issues due to old belt. Also, 2 shocks are blown for sure, maybe 3)? Needs new shocks, tow hitch, timing belt, oil change, and front rotors (hubs, not just rotors... f***ing mazda). Overall, about 1k to get the car into perfect mechanical condition.
2. Sell the Mazda for 800 bux to carmax, use 1k as a down payment for some lease or truck. Something that can tow my trailer (Post idears for what car. CHEAP! Anything above 15k is waaaay too much. Think 5-8k tops. under 200 bux a month. 250 tops.)
I'd like to hear your guys's ideas. Let's assume that I can't get more than 800 bux for the car if I sell it (which I won't).
1. Should I spend 1k to get the 929 serviced back to drivable and towable condition (it has 63,000 miles right now. never did 60k service and engine has idling issues due to old belt. Also, 2 shocks are blown for sure, maybe 3)? Needs new shocks, tow hitch, timing belt, oil change, and front rotors (hubs, not just rotors... f***ing mazda). Overall, about 1k to get the car into perfect mechanical condition.
2. Sell the Mazda for 800 bux to carmax, use 1k as a down payment for some lease or truck. Something that can tow my trailer (Post idears for what car. CHEAP! Anything above 15k is waaaay too much. Think 5-8k tops. under 200 bux a month. 250 tops.)
I'd like to hear your guys's ideas. Let's assume that I can't get more than 800 bux for the car if I sell it (which I won't).
