OP. Smart move. These cars are a mess, ESPECIALLY if you are paying a mechanic.



As a DIYer, you are looking at hundreds of dollars a year. Paying indy, that is THOUSANDS a year.



And thats just normal maintenance and wear and tear....if you come to find out yours had a bad injector match from the factory and over the years it has been hollowing out the motor due to hidden wear- your first notice may be a $20k bill.