What to do, what would you do? Options

[Superaison]

Ok

Problem:

I have a 94 ST Coupe 5 Speed. 222735 miles

Orig problem: Overheated, cylinders filled with coolant.
Cause; Headgasket? Thermostat?

Needs: Front end wobbling fixed, cleaned, head gasket, windshield, paint job, rear brakes, spoiler reattached, trunk lid fixed.

How much would that cost?

Benifits: None, have to get rid of it.. If I could keep it then it'd be easier to fix imo and cheaper, and it has a new clutch (5k miles ago)
For more OLD info and pics:

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1368413976.html

Here is Coupe pics:





Now, I could trade it for a;

95 ST Hatchback 5 Speed 181k miles
Problem: Spun bearing(but needs engine atm?)

Needs: Engine installed, cleaned up a bit, ignition(where key goes), interior needs swept, paint job, and i'd do the clutch while I Was at it, and idk what else, maybe random rust fixed?

Benifits of 95 ST:

Still same isurence, dad likes celicas, its a hatch, sun roof, power windows + locks

Thing is, to trade the other guy wants my car running, i HAVE to get rid of my car, my dad is demanding i get rid of it. I could replace the headgasket and trade him, then toss an engine in this car... But idk how much work that will be, because of the condition of the hatchback's engine bay.

Here is pics of the hatch:












It seems as though someone just kinda unbolted whatever was attatched and left it there. I really dont like how the tranny is just sitting there, but it dont seem damaged at the moment. The engine originally spun a bearing.


What would YOU do?

This post has been edited by Superaison: Sep 17, 2009 - 4:59 PM

[Jamchell]

Hmm he wants to trade you a car with no engine for a running car? Sounds like he would be making out on the deal to me with the condition of those 2 vehicles in mind and that they are both ST. I know the other one is a hatch and it has power equip but still not a good investment IMO. I'm a bit confused as to why you would do this trade is there some sort of sentimental reason you have to get rid of your car? Would there be some other offset to the deal here like your car has a salvage title and this other one is clean?


As far as getting rid of your car, if you have room to store it then parting it out would net you the most money probably. But it seems like thats not an option, wouldnt you have a problem with trading for a not running car if you have to get rid of this one for similar reasons?


I'd try to convince the other guy to do a straight across trade, both not running or nvm. If not then I'd save the car for parts and buy a either a running GT hatch or one ready for a swap, figure out what I could cannibalize from the ST and then part out rest or sell to yard. I got mine for 2400 they are cheap these days.