I'm not trying to put down your ride ........
people smarter then me have told me I have a bad habit of getting a sentimental attachment to some of the stuff I play with.....

but there is a 4th option : ........ find something much better to start with .

just like I said not trying to put you down, just a thought .
how much time do you have in on this , is this the car you want?
"some time, some money up front saves a lot of head ach later ."

just a thought
T L