I have a 2003 Forester 2.5 XS that I bought seven months ago with 129,385 miles on it for $8681 after taxes (current mileage is 136,422). I had the the timing belts and a rear wheel bearing replaced a few months ago, since then the car has been running great. Took it on 1500 mile road trip without issue.
Last week I had a full inspection done in preparation for another big road trip. I thought the worst case scenario would be maybe new brake pads........unfortunately this is what the mechanics told me along the repair quotes:
1. Headgasket leaking oil to the outside - ($3200-$3300)
2. Sterring gear leaking power steering fluid - ($825)
3. Spark plug holes are full of oil from the valve cover gaskets - wires are oily ($505)
4. Oil leaks at oil cooler adapter to block ($200)
5. Brakes have 40% left, warped rotors ($320 each axle)
So....should I sell it, and if so what would be a fair price? Would it be cheaper/make sense to have a new engine put in and then do steering and brakes?
Again, at this point the car runs and drives totally fine. I know that whatever I do I'll end up losing money, just trying to figure out how to minimize the expense.
Thanks