My first engine real engine "problem", Nooooo! My car is getting old! Options

[UTSlickVic]

Ok my car is eating up oil. I'd say it goes through 3qts in ~4months. For a long time I did have an oil leak and I knew it was because of that. But my mechanic "fixed it" awhile ago. Well I definatly does not have an oil leak. But it still eats up oil. No white smoke coming out of the exhaust (if there is its very very very minimal). I have not checked my plug to see how it is firing.

So what is the most likely problem? Is it Valves? It is a head gasket? Is water getting into the oil?

PS: I'm getting depressed about my car getting old and I'm starting to look for a replacement
BMW 335i Coupe is my choice if I do pull the trigger.... yeah I know... all my family and friends keep hinting at me to upgrade.

This post has been edited by UTSlickVic: Sep 4, 2008 - 9:49 AM

[Taskbot]

Yeah mine burns a bit of oil aswell. There was a thread a few weeks ago about a ST burning oil (check it out, there's some cool suggestions on it) but yeah it sounds like you're burning an average amount of oil. 1.5qt per 2 months does not seem that bad at all, mine burns about the same if not a bit more. I don't think this kind of problem warrants having to go through the trouble (or FUN ) of finding a new car. Besides, you have a lighter car that is better on gas which means more money in your pocket, you don't need to do any "upgrading"