my $0.02
my 32 developed a bunch of problems in a short amount of time. it went from being bullet proof, to running like a pig along with copping some panel damage and the clutch and coilovers reaching the end of their servicable life in a matter of a month.
I tinkered away getting the car running properly again, fixed a vacuum leak and replaced a lot of the cheaper consumable parts on the car (O2 sensor, plugs, etc. etc.). I had the car running reasonably well for a short time, shortly after it went pear shaped with a bag ground (smoke off the battery, knackered starter solenoid and possibly a cooked ECU).
I bit the bullet and put it up for sale, i sold the car "as is" (ie, no rego, not running, and un-washed LOL.... gumtree is your friend), I also got rid of all my spares etc with the car cos i dont have heaps of spare time to sell the individually. the money from the sale, and not having the ongoing expenses allowed me to clear a LOT of debt and get myself well in the black within only a few months.
at the mo, im on the bus and saving $ and couldnt be happier. i do miss the car from time to time but im in a much better place now.
thats just my experience