At least we think it is dead.
Wednesday, after work, I went out to my car as usual. Started the car and was talking to DH before I pulled out to go home. My car started making a funny noise and then died. I popped the hood and pulled out a mangled belt. One of the other belts is starting to shred. These are the belts that were replaced a couple of months ago.
Well, after waiting over an hour for the tow truck (and is was COLD!!!!!) I got it home. The next day, the mechanic friend that worked on it a couple of months ago took a look at it, and the news was not good. He thinks something broke in the engine and it would take more $$ to fix than the car is worth. One of our other mechanic friends is going to pull the spark plugs on Monday to see if that is the reason. If not, then for all purposes, the car is dead. We will have to junk it.
We really can't afford to get another car, but DH's Mom is going to lend us some money. We won't be able to get a new car like I want but maybe one that will get me to work and back. I really want a Nissan Versa but I need about $15,000 for that. Mom will probably lend us about $500 or so.
If I could get some vibes and prayers that we can find a nice, inexpensive, RELIABLE car, I would much appreciate it!
Wednesday, after work, I went out to my car as usual. Started the car and was talking to DH before I pulled out to go home. My car started making a funny noise and then died. I popped the hood and pulled out a mangled belt. One of the other belts is starting to shred. These are the belts that were replaced a couple of months ago.
Well, after waiting over an hour for the tow truck (and is was COLD!!!!!) I got it home. The next day, the mechanic friend that worked on it a couple of months ago took a look at it, and the news was not good. He thinks something broke in the engine and it would take more $$ to fix than the car is worth. One of our other mechanic friends is going to pull the spark plugs on Monday to see if that is the reason. If not, then for all purposes, the car is dead. We will have to junk it.
We really can't afford to get another car, but DH's Mom is going to lend us some money. We won't be able to get a new car like I want but maybe one that will get me to work and back. I really want a Nissan Versa but I need about $15,000 for that. Mom will probably lend us about $500 or so.
If I could get some vibes and prayers that we can find a nice, inexpensive, RELIABLE car, I would much appreciate it!