93 Merc Sable with a water pump on its' way out - should l even bother replacing it?Or just use the $$ towards something else?

sable was not a real bad car for the most part. Personally l am not a ford man but if the vehicle has buckets of rust and lots of miles then yes this water pump is the sign of what is to come. Breakdowns that is.

If it is a decent car otherwise, it should be worth a new water pump. This is not THAT big a job. Shop around for a fair price unless you have a mechanic you know and trust, in which case, ask HIM to look the car over and answer this question.

well not as much a s a newer car. up to you.

depends on how nice car is.but if you know somebody should be able to repair for 150.to200.dollars.but it comes down to what the car is worth to you.

Look for a new car, not a ford product..

Is it a 3.0 or a 3.8?

If its a 3.0 that was taken care of even moderately it is worth it. It is a very dependable engine except for that one part. Also it is the more common engine & was used much longer, so parts & repair will be cheaper.

If its a 3.8 & was taken care of well then it is probably worth it, but dont expect the engine to last a whole lot longer no matter what u do. It is a relatively unreliable engine that requires pampering to last. It is also less common & larger, so it is typically more expensive to repair.