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2004 - Sell or Repair?

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She's all back together. Started her up and didn't have anything come flying off or visibly leaking 😉. I may have even found my pesky evap leak in the whole process but will have to put some miles on to find out. Thanks for the tips and advice. I had it listed for $7900 prior to this episode. I'll continue to drive it on top-down-worthy-days. DM me if you're interested in details, photos or have questions and want to make an offer. Thanks again and cheers!
 
If you don't have any physical limitations, replace the gasket and coils yourself. Directions and parts list are here- https://forums.fordthunderbirdforum...-05-ford-thunderbird-ignition-coils-cop.5040/

It's not rocket science. Maybe a friend will help you?
I’m thinking of buying a 2004. However, as a 75 year old woman, I am not a mechanic. So, I would like to see an answer that doesn’t suggest you fix it yourself. Not everyone is a mechanic. I’m getting very discouraged about buying this car as there are so many repairs and then suggestions you do it yourself. Are these cars just for do-it-yourself home mechanics. Anyone????
 
I’m thinking of buying a 2004. However, as a 75 year old woman, I am not a mechanic. So, I would like to see an answer that doesn’t suggest you fix it yourself. Not everyone is a mechanic. I’m getting very discouraged about buying this car as there are so many repairs and then suggestions you do it yourself. Are these cars just for do-it-yourself home mechanics. Anyone????
When this car was new, you were still in your 50's. Buying any car that was made 2 decades ago can be expensive to keep running .
 
I’m thinking of buying a 2004. However, as a 75 year old woman, I am not a mechanic. So, I would like to see an answer that doesn’t suggest you fix it yourself. Not everyone is a mechanic. I’m getting very discouraged about buying this car as there are so many repairs and then suggestions you do it yourself. Are these cars just for do-it-yourself home mechanics. Anyone????
both of my local mechanics here in austin would have fixed the gasket. As others stated it’s not a hard job and gaskets are readily available. Other parts can be harder to find but still not impossible. My particular model has a lot of miles on it and needs more love than some. But finding a mechanic if you’re willing to pay for the expertise is not hard in my experience. Good luck
 
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