weighting up the cost and benefits and the vibe that you post your opinion, it seems you are very eagar for a change. If you cant stand driving your car - no matter what it is, thats a definate sign for rethinking if you should keep it longer. Sure fixing it may prolong the problem from persisting but in the end you will still feel the same, that is i want something else. Please dont take this as anything other how i see it as you post it.