Ok, I figure this site will be one of my best resources for helping me figure this out.
I just sold my civic. So, my one driveable car is a starion. Now, a guy on the starquest boards is selling a 91 Dodge Stealth RT/TT 5sp, and is very interested in my car. Offered me what I want, and I brought up the idea of driving half way (he is from springfield, IL) and swapping cars + cash (on my part). I drive home with the stealth, him my starion. Everyone would be happy.
However, to do this, I'd have to pull about 2k of a loan out. That isn't too bad, but it'd put me in debt again, which I don't necesarily enjoy, and it'd force me to do full coverage. 21 year old male, full coverage on a 91 stealth RT? Red to boot. Insurance + loan, and I figure it'd cost me about $400 a month just to 'own' this baby.
Now, with the whole money situation explained, I go to car vs car. RWD Turbo 5sp I4 vs AWD Twin Turbo 5sp V6. Stealth has got quite a bit more power to boot, but is also 800lbs heavier. A lot more stuff to break on it too, and there's 160k on it already. Recent tune-up/120k service though. Compared to my starion, where I can do TONS of stuff by myself, and do it FAST. Less parts to break, cheaper parts to replace, and easier to do it? From a mechanical standpoint this choice is obvious.
Basically I'd just like some advice or tips from others. I know a few people here are owners of VR4/3S's, a few owners of starquests, and a lots of people that have been around them anyway. I know in the end it's up to me, but I like consulting other people about this kinda stuff
- Tom
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