My 1988 may have problems that seem too extensive/expensive to fix. With over 250k on it, it need major tranny work . My mech says around $1,100 with a salvage transmission (manual) and new clutch (original), etc. The engine runs well but the body is pretty beat up, no AC, stereo about shot, other interior cosmetic stuff.
I have been getting gently "prodded" by my wife for several years about getting a new car, so maybe the time has come. I'm still not convinced that she hasn't paid my mechanic to over inflate the estimate just to move me toward a new car.
Do I just sell it to the junkyard for probably next to nothing or is there some value in advertising it for parts? As mentioned the engine sound and runs well; just redid starter/ignition/battery within the last year and new oil pump recently also.
Anyone got an opinion on junk vs trying to sell/eBay for parts?
Thanks for any thoughts