So, I went to the dealer today...

[stiller fan]

i got into my car and begin to make the small drive up north to the dealer.... then, my ABS light turns on!!! i figured "great, what next?"....

after the inspection, they told me that i need a new muffler, new RR ABS sensor, and a head gasket (which was replaced 20k ago, last fall)..... sigh!!!!! they didn't tell me that i needed new tires or brakes though (tires are pretty much bald now, brakes not too sure).......

what to do???

[stiller fan]

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[OwAce]

new car?

[stiller fan]

if i did get a new one, i would still be paying more per year, believe it or not.....at least, that's my calculation......

[stiller fan]

my estimate with all the work that needs done: pushing $1k (maybe more), but still cheaper than a car payment.....

[Greg]

Did the dealership replace your last head gasket? What is the warranty on that work?

I hear it is pretty common for Honda motors to keep blowing head gaskets once the head comes off for the first time, but 20k seems too soon.

[stiller fan]

no, independent honda mechanic....one i do not go to anymore due to trust and overcharging issues!

although, it did look like it was "leaking" from the oil cap, not the gasket..... may not need one after all.....

[princess]

So this head gasket....did you over heat it when you needed the thermostat? Why did they figure you need a head gasket now???

[OwAce]

buy another 93 accord?

[stiller fan]

Originally Posted by princess

So this head gasket....did you over heat it when you needed the thermostat? Why did they figure you need a head gasket now???

even with the faulty thermostat, it'll run normal, or cooler than normal (never warmer than the norm)...has never overheated

they said that cause they saw a bit of oil on engine and figured that, but even when the front desk guy showed me, he even said it's probably spillage or a bad oil cap..... the car burns NO OIL!!!

[stiller fan]

Originally Posted by OwAce

buy another 93 accord?

i would prbably go for either a late model 5th-gen, 6th gen, or maybe a slightly used 7th gen (V6 with maybe the 6spd).....anysia will have to teach me how to drive a stick though....

[princess]

If you can get another person to turn start the car for you... watch for bubbles at the overflow bucket while it's cranking..... since you dont have any symptoms (oil on the outside isn't one) if you see no bubbles, I'd pospone or disregard the head gasket thing.....

No, Hondas aren't prone to repeated head gaskets, if done right. We've done LOTS during the sidework days..... if the head hasn't been damaged (warped) then they go fine! We've had then go on for 100K plus...... on our own too!

[stiller fan]

i believe that the head gasket that was on there was the original with the car, but i'm not too sure..... it was replaced around 210k miles....

[stiller fan]

now, just gotta find the money to pay for all this stuff.... well, at least half of it anyway...

[anysia]

ill sell ya mine for, oh, whatever in the heck it is i owe on it.....

slightly owned and beaten!

but it ain't a 6spd.... only 5. couldn't afford the v6!

current payment for me is $355 a month.....

oh and getting about 31 mpg....