What is your honest opinion on owning a 90 cavalier with 268K on the clock? Specifically, are dealers able to fix something like this or are they more geared for more recent models?

The last time my car had in service at a dealer was 4.5 yrs ago---and i was able to keep it running since (knock on wood). But the car is basically too complicated for me in the fuel and ignition departments and i know it will eventually need to be looked at. i get the impression that dealers aren't really geared to fix older (OBD 1 and non-OBD) cars?

Do you think it would be better to get something newer for daily transportation?

with all the help on these boards, some local people i'd say keep it going till it's no longer worth it to you!, i've got 2 2ndgens, one as a daily and one as a "show" car....


watch for flying sparks!!!

Stewart.... My local Pontiac dealer likes to work on my '89 turbo 'Bird. But parts are getting scarce. Major surgery may require a trip by the dealership to the junkyard to pick up the items no longer supplied by GM. Most dealerships still have 2nd gen specialists - and the diagnostic electronics to figure out problems.
Take care,
Moe

who cares if a dealer can fix it, 2nd gens are so easy you could fix it with a little help on here, i have 20 something 2nd gens in my yard and 3 2nd gen race cars