Anonymous wrote:You're talking about replacing things that will cost several thousand dollars. A down payment or months of loan payments if you finance.

Don't. Drive it until it dies. Drive it until you can't stand it. Putting that money in is simply flushing it as it won't help its salvage value . . . (resale value).

The thing is, I think the car has a lot of life yet-potentially another 100,000 miles if maintained correctly. I probably won't be driving it by then, but could pass it on to my teen. So I'm open to putting some $ in it, but I'm trying to figure out what is most beneficial to do while the car is in the shop for the AC unit anyways (a car with broken ac in FL is worthless pretty much so it has to happen).

This car's particular engine, which has a timing chain, is known for long life.

I would not replace anything.

You're talking about replacing things that will cost several thousand dollars. A down payment or months of loan payments if you finance.

Don't. Drive it until it dies. Drive it until you can't stand it. Putting that money in is simply flushing it as it won't help its salvage value . . . (resale value).

Replace as little as you can to stay mobile long enough until you can replace the whole thing.

Anonymous wrote:I would only replace what breaks. I would not replace the components you mentioned proactively like you suggest.

I tend to agree. I guess my concern is something breaking on I275 in Tampa at rush hour lol.

I would only replace what breaks. I would not replace the components you mentioned proactively like you suggest.

So, I drive a 2011 Chevy HHR. I have a long commute and just hit 200K miles last week! I bought it used in 2017 and really haven't had to do much, did a serpentine belt and rocker arms, plus regular maintenance.

I am saving to pay cash for a new or newer car at some point, maybe 3 years? (hopefully electric or hybrid) In the meanwhile, I want to maintain this vehicle and am willing to spend some $ to do that. I am planning to replace the AC system soon (I live in FL and it's failing, been adding refridgerant) and since it will go in the shop for that, I want to get other stuff done and I'll just rent a car for a week.

I'm thinking maybe, water pump, alternator, fuel pump? Anything else? Anything UN needed? Basically, what could give my goofy but reliable car the best chance at lasting another few years?