George dude you have had that car forever but how long do you have left in school 2 years? If you can put up with the car then do it but if not toss it on ebay with a reserve and see if it hits it, if it does, sell it if not then hang onto it for a little while. If you want an MKIV i wouldn't say buy it immediately after the cougar's gone, maybe wait till after school for that project just to make sure that's how you want your money to be spent after college. But, really this is all your call this is just what i think man. The car is hot you've won trophies with it now pass it on to some kid who doesn't have the time and money to build a show car and let them show off what all you've done....just me...