jqoutlaw@gmail.com wrote:
> jim beam wrote:
>
>>jqoutlaw@gmail.com wrote:
>><snip restatements>
>>
>>dude, if you don't know what you're doing, have the work done by someone
>>that does. just buying parts without a proper assessment of what's
>>actually wrong is, well, not a sensible use of your money. have the
>>vehicle inspected by an experienced professional and go from there.
>
>
> The way I look at it, the car isn't worth the money to have a
> professional do the job.

eh? what price do you put on the safety of your family? and how does a
$500 one-time fix compare with a new car payment?

> I myself might not have the know how, but I
> have family that does...

in that case, have them check the vehicle out and tell you what you need
to do!!!

> hence the access to tools, etc. This car has
> had all maintenance except for the timing belts done by either me or
> our family, and it's still going strong at 235K+ miles.

that's not high mileage for a honda.

>
> Lower ball joints alone are around 80$ at autozone. That may fix the
> problem, but to me its worth another $80 to replace everything at once
> so I don't have to tear the front end apart again in case something
> else is worn out.
>
again, have someone that knows what they're doing inspect the vehicle.
speculation is pointless without proper information. once you know
what's up, you can price and budget.