thnx alot guys for the help. I am still debating wheather or not i should get it. I really dont want to be spending alot on the car just as i get it. Im still a student in school, but my dad is a mechanic. Why do the head gaskets tend to blow on these things anyways? thnx again for the help. And to conclude are you saying it might be around 1700 jus for a new head gasket