The power steering plumbing burst a leak yesterday, and though it got me home OK, I don't think it's driving anywhere without a new rack installed. I've done this job once on my 240, and it was a PITA. I don't have the free time in any case. The shop wants $750 to do it (rack + labor + alignment), and after I get it towed there, I'm looking at around $900 all said and done. I think it's too much for a 225K-mile beater I bought for $500 and already drove for a couple of years. Plus which, it's due for a timing belt and seals and a tranny flush, the cooling system leaks very slightly, the windshield is pitted, the sunroof doesn't close well, the power antenna doesn't work, the driver's door handle is wonky, the driver's seat is worn out, and there are a couple of rust spots.

Reading that last sentence, it may sound like I'm a neglectful owner, -- but I've kept the oil clean and and the flame trap unclogged, and I just did a brake job, so it runs and drives wonderfully.... but in the end I wasn't planning on keeping it forever, and I think the day of reconing has come.

So I need to sell it, but how? Am I better off parting it out, or just selling it for next-to-nothing to someone who wants a project? I really do like the car, so I'd like to do the right thing and maintain my good car-ma in the process if possible ;-)

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'92 245 5-speed, '92 944 GL auto