What would you do: I have a 2002 Tahoe that's in immaculate condition *inside*. Save the drivers seat. It's clean, despite two families being raised in it. Immediate need: It's had a slow oil leak, a typical problem for that year engine, and in November, it became increasingly more oil. It needs a new seal. The engine has to be removed to replace the $75 seal. It *could* need a new engine within a couple years too, just following the pattern of that vehicle. Rear combat control repair $750 It has cosmetic problems, including rust on the undercarriage. A lot of rust. It has 250k+ miles, which isn't unheard of for that year vehicle. If we repaired EVERYTHING, it would cost a couple thousand, more if the engine is involved, and time. It's been parked since November, so time isn't a huge issue. We owe nothing on it. I've been driving my husband's truck (rural, trucks are a necessity), and while I don't hate it anymore, it isn't my Tahoe We've listed the Tahoe, and removed it, and talked about listing it again. We can't seem to decide what to do. I know that replacing it with a similar vehicle will cost far more than repairing this one now. But I'm driving the truck. (is an extended cab, and we have three children, so it's cozy, but not awful), so I am not without a vehicle. Our tags are due for renewal on the Tahoe. Would you tag and repair, then drive until the wheels fall off? Or sell and be done with it? ETA my husband would be doing all of the mechanic work, so no shop expenses
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