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mwilliamshs · 06-14-2016, 04:34 PM

There's a guy in White Hall or Redfield (same area) who deals a lot in hybrids. He buys and sells them on Little Rock Craigslist. Might be a resource for a car or batteries, etc.

I'd keep the Honda, a known entity, and make repairs as possible/necessary. You've put the money and time into tires, brakes, etc but could be starting over at zero or worse on a new car in the same areas. An oil burner isn't really such a big deal to drive (I have a history in Isuzu's so I know of which I speak) and a ring job is just a Saturday-worth of work on a 4 cyl. A dingle-ball hone rental and set of rings is cheap and you already know and like the rest of the car. Paint and bodywork are a) not required b) temporary and c) feasible. Especially with Pick-n-Pulls being full of these cars and the one in Cabot, AR being half-price on everything till they close for renovations.

Automotive A/C isn't that complicated. If you'd like to discuss getting yours to function better let me know. I'm in Little Rock, btw.

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mwilliamshs EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 148 VanDelay - '89 Ford Econoline E-150 XL 90 day: 15.93 mpg (US) Old White Civic - '98 Honda Civic LX, AT 90 day: 33.18 mpg (US) Thanks: 5 Thanked 50 Times in 43 Posts	There's a guy in White Hall or Redfield (same area) who deals a lot in hybrids. He buys and sells them on Little Rock Craigslist. Might be a resource for a car or batteries, etc. I'd keep the Honda, a known entity, and make repairs as possible/necessary. You've put the money and time into tires, brakes, etc but could be starting over at zero or worse on a new car in the same areas. An oil burner isn't really such a big deal to drive (I have a history in Isuzu's so I know of which I speak) and a ring job is just a Saturday-worth of work on a 4 cyl. A dingle-ball hone rental and set of rings is cheap and you already know and like the rest of the car. Paint and bodywork are a) not required b) temporary and c) feasible. Especially with Pick-n-Pulls being full of these cars and the one in Cabot, AR being half-price on everything till they close for renovations. Automotive A/C isn't that complicated. If you'd like to discuss getting yours to function better let me know. I'm in Little Rock, btw.