Hi

When & how do i stop the love affair with my max.  It has about 250k
now - with original engine and transmission.

Within the past year, i have done the ff semi-major maintenance
repairs:

-- changed fuel lines
-- changed brake lines
-- done break job - pads/rotors
-- did transmission service (just oil change)
-- replaced starter motor
-- replaced power steering hose
-- infact, around December, it passed the Maryland State Inspection
flawlessly without the need for any repairs

I know i need to change the ff in the foreseeable future:
-- timing belt and water pump
-- decide to fix my whinning steering wheel pump or cope with the
noice
-- suspension problems (need to replace shocks/struts)
-- new tires (in about a year)
-- investigate an electrical problem associated with change battery
light (alternator is fine and battery is new)
-- deal with increasing rust spots...some have actually began eating
deep into the metal

What other major repairs do i forsee ?

Though I'm starting to build credit, I heard it would be possible for
me, to get a high interest car loan to purchase a relatively newer
maxima for around 6-8 grand, and do monthly payments for about
$300.00.

Should I go for this, or spend about $2000.00 to fix this car within
the next 6 months?

What would you advice?

cheers - Pinto