Originally Posted by lkchris

You've described a car that will cost more to get right than the car is worth. "Get right" meaning fixing just the things you've described.

If it hasn't had recent transmission work, it will need it soon.

It's surely already had a head gasket replacement but could be ready for another.

The rest of the HVAC system may not be working properly, either.

Even the windshield wiper is complicated and possibly expensive to fix if it's malfunctioning.

If the cosmetics aren't good, it's a car ready for scrapping.

Mileage on these is 23 hiway. Premium fuel.