OK Guys, This is bothering me alot. Not sure whether its that time to buy a new car yet. I have a 96 2.5 TL and have been driving it for 8 years.... Love it!

But lately having problems with it -
First, it doesn't start as it used to. Every morning when I try to start it, nothing happens. I put the key in the ignition and turn it several times, before it starts. It is as if the battery is dead, but its not. It takes several tries to start the engine or to even get the cracking.

Second, Lately I am seeing the rusty stains on my driveway. I was thinking it engine oil (I use Castrol Sync Blend 5w-30) and it is leaking little bit. But I am thinking these stains are the rusted water coming from the condensation of A/C. Am I right or Is this something else?

And also, my engine got super heated from the drive from work the other day. It was 105 degrees outside and I had the A/C on. It didn't RED it, but came very close.... I had to switch of the A/C. Do you see this as a problem?

Third, MY radio doesn't work for last couple of years. Getting by OK till now. But I am thinking if it is something that can be easily fixed then I might as well do that. I dropped a coin in the cigarette lighter thingy- the radio and the cigarette lighter and the doom light doesn't work. Security light on the radio is flicking but I don't see the display on the system. I checked the fuses... they are all fine.

Appreciate all of your input.
Thanks.

 

1- may need a new starter motor $500-up w/ labor

2- sound like need new drain plugs..

3- need new coolant?

4- check radio fuse again other wise get new radio