Okay, this week, this month, this year, my life sucks

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by Snowflake

I've got to come up with $2500 to $3000 to get everything done (which is preferable, really, get it all done and I'm good for the next year or so). So this is just for the car.

Have you gotten a second, third opinion? Can you (or a friend) do any of the work yourself? I know less about cars than I do about Cosplay (what the hell is that all about anyway....) and even I could change the oil, replace an alternator, etc... Perhaps you can find a mechanic that moonlights.

As for your roommate, friends are good but you need to live too. Perhaps it's time to explore some "options" (<-cue ominous music). If not rent then perhaps barter for other things that take up your time/money.

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Have you gotten a second, third opinion? Can you (or a friend) do any of the work yourself? I know less about cars than I do about Cosplay (what the hell is that all about anyway....) and even I could change the oil, replace an alternator, etc... Perhaps you can find a mechanic that moonlights.

As for your roommate, friends are good but you need to live too. Perhaps it's time to explore some "options" (<-cue ominous music). If not rent then perhaps barter for other things that take up your time/money.

This mechanic is my second opinion. It's not that I don't have faith in them. After all, the car has had a lot of hard driving, so I am not too terribly surprised, but maybe this is more reflective on all the years of taking it to the dealership for repair and maintenance?

My experience with mechanics who moonlight is not too good.

As for my roomate, she's actively looking for a job, so all will be well in the end on that side as well. Just need to be patient.

I feel a little bit like the Morton Salt Girl, when it rains, it pours!