My car was great in the beginning.
Then I started to drive it long distances.
So far, I got a new Alternator.
I got two new Springs/Strut assembly.
Before that I got a brand new Converter.
Recently I got a new Muffler.
It seems like my car plays games with me.
It will get me where I need to go.
I am lucky that I got things fixed and did not get in an accident.
However, I am a college Student and this car costs too much to maintain.
I just got it back from inspection and I drove it two days.
(Plus where I live your inspection and registration have to match so I have to update mine in 4 months.)
Now when I stop it jumps, and the engine sounds weird.
God only knows what is wrong with it now.
If you get this car for $100, take it. If you pay over $1000, run away.
It is my first and only car so far, and I can't wait to get a new one.
I would rather walk then drive it.
I even stay home often because every time I drive it, something new goes wrong.
The car was 15 years old with 140K miles on it when you bought it, and you seem to be surprised that it needed to have parts replaced?
Maybe you should stick to riding the bus.