I think the intent of the reply was just to not get in over your head by not having a fund for repairs. You can't expect to buy a 20+ year old used car and not have some things come up. Even if it is in perfect condition now something will happen, it always does. The worst case would be to have to stretch to keep up the payments, have a problem with the car, and then not be able to drive it (you will still have to keep up with the payments). Best to prepare by having a reserve for the inevitable problems that will come up. If you are thinking about an engine swap you are looking at spending a lot more than it would take to fix ANY problem that may come up with the motor. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxx, john fredt <hecklerkochgmbh@xxxx> wrote: > > What do you mean? The car has no current functional problems of any kind the fuel system and cooling systems have recently been replaced and the electricals all function except for the passenger door which I know will cost about 250.00 for a new motor if I cant service it myself which I probably will be able to do.I have alot of exp with electrical motors and systems and anything I cant fix my friend can