Im looking for some others POV on whether i should get a new engine and transmission or work with what i have.
I have a automatic 1995 3.8 now tipping the scales at 133,000 miles. I am 18 and bringing in about 2000 a month. But only till i start going full time to college next Fall. I like my car but am wondering if it is going to hold up for the next four years. And i wouldnt mind adding a little pepp to it. But is it worth it on the '95 with high miles? so i am thinking about looking into just a 00+ engine and a rebuilt tranny or new one, but so far am overwhelmed. Anyhow Any insights or constructive comments would be helpfull.
btw: i thought about stepping up to a v8 but i am just assumeing that the insurance would be a little to high and maitinence and all the other upgrades i would need to take my v6 to a v8 would be staggering. So i figure a v6 would help insurance, maitinence, upkeep, and gas manageable during the upcoming poor college years.
I have a automatic 1995 3.8 now tipping the scales at 133,000 miles. I am 18 and bringing in about 2000 a month. But only till i start going full time to college next Fall. I like my car but am wondering if it is going to hold up for the next four years. And i wouldnt mind adding a little pepp to it. But is it worth it on the '95 with high miles? so i am thinking about looking into just a 00+ engine and a rebuilt tranny or new one, but so far am overwhelmed. Anyhow Any insights or constructive comments would be helpfull.
btw: i thought about stepping up to a v8 but i am just assumeing that the insurance would be a little to high and maitinence and all the other upgrades i would need to take my v6 to a v8 would be staggering. So i figure a v6 would help insurance, maitinence, upkeep, and gas manageable during the upcoming poor college years.