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My 1998 Subaru Forester needs some "routine maintenance" that totals about $700. Should I do it or sell?

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The $700 includes all the gaskets and covers---crank shaft, cam shaft, possibly the valve cover gaskets. Its leaking oil from these spots. Also, i need a timing belt and water pump. And for $60 maybe I should clean the fuel injectors. Finally, I need a new knock... Read More

  • I would keep it. Even if you put in a few extra bucks, they hold their value, and that is not a lot of miles for a subaru, make sure you have a good mechanic, it should last you a long time. Read More
  • First off, if you only bought the car 3 months ago you should expect to have to do some repairs or the previous owner woulnd't have gotten rid of it. For the oil leaks, try a thicker oil (it worked on my 92 subaru) and the oil leaking could go away (go up about 10 weight). I did have to replace the driver side valve... Read More
  • all second hand cars will need some repairs ,thats life if they were prefect the old owner would not have sold it , get it fixed at least then you will know what you have ,if you sell it and buy another you could face the same problems,best advise -before you buy a used car get it checked out by an "A" grade mech... Read More
  • maintenence will make your car last much longer. $700 is nothing. only sell when the fix cost what the car is worth.
  • you bought the car for $6200 and you are thinking of selling it because it needs $700 worth of repairs ????????????/ermmm do you seriously need an answer to this question ???????//if so ,,,,,,,,,,,,dont sell it !!!!!!!!!!
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