Old Car - Fix Options

[Anonymous]

I have a 30yr old car that I want to make as a daily driver; How do I make it rock solid as to not be stranded on 495?

I know a mechanic can check it out but what about the parts he can't see like: water pump where it could be rusted?

I was thinking: rebuild engine vs JDM Engine swap vs remanufactured engine

Am I missing some options? or anyone know a better option?

[Anonymous]

Won't that cost more than it's worth?

For my old car I just keep up the maintenance. The times I got stranded there was nothing I could have done to prevent it before hand apparently even though I get yearly inspections. A lot of it is chance.

[Anonymous]

I’m all about keeping cars, ours are 16 and 18 years old, but asking a car that old to be rock solid is a big ask. Anything can go wrong at any time with a 30 year old ca and if you’re talking about swapping engines, that already a questionable choice. I think you’d be better off buying a younger used car.

[Anonymous]

What make and model?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What make and model?

Infiniti G20

[Anonymous]

A car that old can’t be rock solid unless you replace a bunch of parts. And it can easily exceed the cost of a new car if you are going to pay someone to make it rock solid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What make and model?

Infiniti G20

What about it makes you want to keep it? I would have it looked at by a mechanic who works on Nissans or Infinitis.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What make and model?

Infiniti G20

What about it makes you want to keep it? I would have it looked at by a mechanic who works on Nissans or Infinitis.

Like bad decisions I made before - sentimental;

did get a mechanic and the engine is fine, exhaust is fine, only the brakes and axel are rusted.

I read that the 1990s Nissan (and other 1990s manufactured) engines are solid - didn't believe it till now. Something about: the shift to plastic parts in the 2000s that made things go downhill.

[Anonymous]

If you're happy with maintaining a 30 year old vehicle, then good luck. There's nothing wrong with that. Sometimes it's better the devil you know than one you don't. You might purchase another used vehicle that still gives you problems.

[Anonymous]

OP, I'm unclear about your 30yo car. Does it need a new engine or not? If not, how many miles on car now?

[Anonymous]

DP. Why not, if it can still be driven? I would like to have a vintage car if I had the garage space and money -- 80's Volvo, Saab 900, the original LR Discovery. Seems more interesting than what's out there today.