Should I try and fix it, or get rid of her?
 

I'm at quite the crossroads. I like the car..but it's got a long wrong with it. Let me list what needs to be fixed:

Power steering doesn't work anymore
Front bumper was backed into while parked.. (New Jersey....)
Dead drivers side rear strut..all the struts are pretty tired though
Engine starting is weak (it might be the starter though..its original)
it's got 110k miles (4th engine)
Needs new front brakes (rotors + pads)
radio won't turn on (replaced it twice)
heater/AC controls just stopped working the other day (was experiencing the all heat/no heat issue..soldered and it worked for a few months. Now it wont turn on.)
Going to need new rear tires
Hood is chipped all to hell from the interstate
Gas mileage blows

I'm leaning on getting a new CX5 when I can afford it, however I still owe a lot on the RX8 (8500) and it wouldn't sell for anything near that. However if I were to fix some if it's problems I might be able to get it's resale value up and then pay the difference.

Blahrg.

depends. do you want to have a CX5?

Yeah, but I can't help but think if I just put a bit more into the RX8 then it would have it's 'last hurrah', and be a joy to drive again. But I sort of feel like that is an unrealistic or foolish idea.

You can either cut your losses and sell for dirt cheap...

Or, you can start investing in new (aftermarket, as it's usually cheaper) parts, give a shout out to your local forum, and see if people would be willing to give you a hand!
How is your DIY experience?

You owe $8500 on a car with 110K miles. Get rid of it, but you don't need a CX5. You need a beater Civic until you can get your shit together.

wow a lot of that stuff can be replaced on a budget, and the body work, well thats what insurance is for.

You have to many problems with the car. If i were you, i'll get rid of it by fixing whatever you can, so the car could be drivable and sellable, good luck.

Yeah was able to ditch the car and got another car. Was able to pay off the RX8 fine.

Thanks all.

Did you have to fix anything on the RX-8 before you let it go, or did someone give you $8500 for it as is?

BC.

Nah, sold it for 3k and just paid it off myself. Wasn't really trying to have so much negative equity on the car, but at least I was in a position to where if I had to, I could pay it off.

Well, that's cool. That car sounds like it was a major pain in the ass.
I guess you're due for some good luck on the next one.

Did you get something else already?

Sniff sniff. I understand the predicament. Such a.great car though and to have to consider selling it. It's a sad day.

Jeezus get rid of it if it has that many problems. it's money pit.. pumping more money into it will only extend your agony that much further.. buy something you can feel confident about.

He already sold it. Read ^ a few