First reaction: Fix it. It is a lude after all. Also, if you
maintained so well, it should be good for a few more years, if
not more. One thing. is the engine still in great shape? Have you
done a compression text on it?

If all is fine, fix it, then Krown it (rust proof it, but you are
a fellow canadian, so you know about krown...).

Second reaction: If you do have the $$, or if you desperatly want
more creature comfort, don't fix it and buy a third generation
Integra. Great car, great fun to drive: reliable. You can have a
great one for 10K-ish. in the 1994-1998 range

"disallow" <loewen_t at yahoo.ca @> wrote in message
news:88d45d6f6989212115d96ad59d7298bf@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Hey all,
>
> I know that many people post asking if they
> should fix their old cars. I'll be naive and
> say I think my situation is special...
>
> 1987 Prelude S (Dual Carburated) Manual Trans,
> no air, no power steering. 217000kms, runs
> good, gets about 10kms/Litre = 24 MPG (US Gallons)(could be a
> little
> better, but its all
> city driving) Done the clutch, alternator,
> thermostat, and thinking about doing the water
> pump soon. Timing belt replaced at 200000kms.
>
> BUT, as I live in Winnipeg (or Winterpeg as it
> is sometimes affectionately called), its rusty.
> It hasn't been too bad, but this winter was not
> good to it.
>
> Got a quote from a body guy, $1500-2000 to cut
> all the rust out (sunroof, roof, wheel wells,
> doors, trunk, and filler neck, all are pretty
> much surface rust, no perforation, except for
> the filler neck, which is rusted right out, a
> common problem on preludes and accords of this
> vintage)
>
> So the big question: Spend $2000 for another 2-
> 3 years outta the car, OR
>
> we have the option to buy a 1990 Cavalier (2
> door) with 103000kms and in really good shape
> and saftied for $1000.
>
> This is my girlfriend's car, I once said I would
> break up with her if she drove a piece of
> detroit junk, but its a hard sell to say she
> should spend $2000 on her 18 year old honda
> (which she loves).
>
> Any opinions out there?
>
> t
>