I just got a callback from the mechanic and in order to get it back on the road it’s going to be 850 for a new axle and wheel bearing. This is on top of whatever it’s gonna be when the state tells me what to do about my out-ofproduction catalytic converter that’s making me fail smog checks on my expired registration.
So I dunno. This could probably get as high as 1.5k. The car’s from 2003
When it becomes a reliability concern. Repeated issues with the drivetrain basically.
And also depending on the shape. If the car is in good shape the 850 is worth it bc it’s still way cheaper than a new car.
I had a mid 90s Toyota I was driving with 150k miles on it back in like 2010. Cosmetically it looked like shit but the drivetrain was sound.
It needed new struts that cost 800 bucks, I paid it and drove the thing for another two years. Yeah it’s expensive but it beats having a car payment. I sold it when it needed a new head gasket. The person I sold it to probably put another 100 on it.
This is why it’s good to establish a relationship with a mechanic you trust. They’ll be able to tell you whether or not it’s worth it.