When is it time to throw in the towel?

Hey guys,

I'm in the need of some guidance. I purchase my first Dart on November 1st and I finally got around to getting estimates on the paint and body. Ive got two quotes today one for 15k, the other for 13k. Turns out my ole girl is full of bondo. Those quotes would cover the removal of bondo and paint and what ever else is needed. Both shops have also said there is no guarantee of removing all the rust. I am by no means in a financial spot to pay some one that kind of cash and I am not as gifted as some of the members here when it comes to body work. My question is this, when is too much just too much to continue on with your car?

Very good question....
First of all 13K-15K for paint and body....Ya right.

If the car "truely" is a rust/bondo bucket,sell it.Let someone else deal with the headache.

You are in the rust free capitol of the U.S.
There are some good deals out there right now,where cash is King. There was a beautifully straight Demon on here,in SoCal,that just sold for around $3K

I am in SoCal as well,and see straight/clean cars all the time going for
$2K-$4K. Always smart to start with a clean platform,and being in Cal,there is no reason not to.

My .02