I'm a car parts moron, and my Googling is giving me no help at all. What would it cost to replace the engine block or the engine?
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JZ - Apr 05, 2010 5:41:05 am PDT #20896 of 30001
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Tom Scola - Apr 05, 2010 5:44:20 am PDT #20897 of 30001
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What would it cost to replace the engine block or the engine?
At that point you would almost certainly be better off getting a new (for you) car.
tommyrot - Apr 05, 2010 5:44:51 am PDT #20898 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
What would it cost to replace the engine block or the engine?
Your best bet would (I think) to find a used engine and have it installed. Dunno how much that would cost or how to google it - your best bet might be to call a few shops you find in the yellow pages. (eta: they might have resources for tracking down a used engine for you too)
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At that point you would almost certainly be better off getting a new (for you) car.
Yeah, probably.
Jessica - Apr 05, 2010 5:47:52 am PDT #20899 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
You could just buy your own. Some cost less than a 100 bucks and you just suction them on and you're good to go.
I'd only use it once or twice a year - the main advantage would be the ability to have GPS in Canada without paying roaming charges on my phone.
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tommyrot - Apr 05, 2010 5:49:38 am PDT #20900 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Dana - Apr 05, 2010 5:50:54 am PDT #20901 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Ahem. I was also married before 25.
JZ - Apr 05, 2010 5:51:36 am PDT #20902 of 30001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
At that point you would almost certainly be better off getting a new (for you) car.
Yeah, probably.
Except we have no money at all - my dad will help out with the repair cost, but only up to about $1500. If it's more than that, no help, and the only money we'd have to buy a car with would be the $400 or so we'd get selling this one for parts. Which will get us...maybe half a scooter. Or a month and a half of zipcar. Fuck fuck fuck we're fucked.
Gudanov - Apr 05, 2010 5:51:59 am PDT #20903 of 30001
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At that point you would almost certainly be better off getting a new (for you) car.
I dunno, depends on the condition of the rest of the car. If everything else is working well, a car with a $3,000 new engine might be better than a $3,000 used car (plus taxes). A $3,000 dollar used car is probably going to need a repair (or maintenance) or two pretty soon. If you have the budget to buy a more expensive used car, then it's probably time to do it.
flea - Apr 05, 2010 5:55:56 am PDT #20904 of 30001
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JZ, if you could get together a down payment (parental or sibling loan?) getting a newer, really reliable car would be so much better long-term, and honestly save money. And Toyota dealers, especially, seem to be willing to make deals right now - I looked locally and Toyota had some 60-month, 0% car loans available.
Jessica - Apr 05, 2010 5:56:38 am PDT #20905 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Ahem. I was also married before 25.
Me too. Or three!