Opinions on engine work
 

My car (before I got it) was curb-checked going about 65mph and damaged the front suspension so badly, that the chasis was even bent a little. So, I just got money back from the tax return and plan on either using it to fix my car, which would be about $900. Or, I can try to sell it as is and buy a GT. I owe about 2k on it so I wouldn't be getting much from it.

Thing is, I want a car that'll last me through college with out any major mechanical problems. SO, fix or sell?

i am gonna go with sell, but have you looked around for any GTs yet? if you find a really good deal then sell!

insurance will be higher with a GT so keep that in mind.

would be under moms name like the sixxer.

I Would sell it too.

If you're looking for something to get you through college, maybe get a beater. If you're stuck on the stang, there's always the Foxes. Dirt cheap and the 302 feels good in a light version like the LX.

Thats what I was thinking too. Sell it and get a fox as they are cheap and you can get parts all day long for cheap for those motors and cars.

I dislike foxes and anything before the new edges. There are only a select few classics and fox-body's that i'd take.
Mainly because im not willing to work on them.

i beg to differ. had a 96 V6 and was paying around 288-315 a month. now with my 99 cobra im payin about 114...but on topic..definately sell, a v8 makes you feel good all over

With damage like that, I'd sell and upgrade.

with damage like that..theres no guarentee it'll ever be the same.. sell it, if a v8 is what you want go get it.

IMO Foxbody all the way (and if they are cheap to fix, and if kept in good condition, you don't have to fix it :) )

and you were how old with what sort of driving record compared to now?

No way a cobra would be cheaper then the 6...

If your not willing to do some work then do not get an older car for sure.

exactly. man...I was browsing just now for s197s. i want one :(
That's what I'd get if I sold this one.
How do you sell a car???

put a for sale sign in it and let it rip jk

naw seriously u get a buyer and u sign off on your title and the buyer signs off
you have to put it down as sold on your tax return and u r good to go
pretty easy as long as the car is paid off
depends on how much u sell and bought it for u may have to give some of that away to uncle sam

or there is always d fact u can take d risk and just not report it

i dont c how u were paying that much insurance for a 6 unless it was full coverage. im 19 insured by myself w state farm and i pay 92 a month. was 130 before i got my good grades and steer clear discount
thats also w no tickets

So do ya'll reccomend a autotrader/craigslist ad?

Mom agrees on sale. Craislist ad has been thrown up. :(

Yeah just start with a craigslist add and put a sign on your car. Might be all it takes, but it's pretty hard to sell a car right now.

Didn't you just get an exhaust put on? Shoulda thought about this before lol.

exhaust was $115. no regrets. lol