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Should I buy a new car or repair the one I've got?
I have a 2000 Saturn SW and last week I let it get too low on oil (yes, dumb of me, I know, don't need a lecture), and it "blew a rod" (I was told) and there is a hole somewhere in the engine because of it.
Would it be cheaper to get it fixed or to buy a different car?
(avg. cost of new engine and labor?)
Just an FYI-- my budget it very low-- if I get a different car it's gonna be REALLY cheap (like no more than $600), so I can't afford much any more than that for repairs of my Saturn.
Also, if I opt to NOT repair it, I've been told that the insurance company may give money toward a new car depending on if it's considered "totaled" or not, how does that work exactly?
6 Answers
- Dave87gnLv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
cheaper to part the car out and buy a new one.
totaled means the repairs exceed the value of the car when its fixed and new engine will cost you $5000 and then the car will be only worth $2000 tops.....ITS TOTALED, but you don't have insurance for breakdowns, only for accidents
- Pilsner ManLv 78 years ago
Maybe you could get an engine from a salvage yard, but the total cost will probably be over $600 to buy it and have it installed. Car insurance does not cover drive-train failure.
- Robert MLv 78 years ago
Try CAR-part.com frop GOOD USED ENGINES! A car with a BAD ENGINE is barely worth ANYTHING! I hope you learned from this! ASK your insurancce company about this thing! An engien with a HOLE in the block is NOT REPAIRABLE by ANYONE! Bet you wish you had taken better care of it, Don't you!?? SORRY PAL!
- 8 years ago
Does the car still run? If so then fix it if their even is a problem. did thd car make knocking sounds before you figured if it was low. if not then nothing is wrong with the engine at all.
Source(s): Own experience ceasing a engine long ago due to no oil. - How do you think about the answers? You can sign in to vote the answer.
- Anonymous8 years ago
The repair is going to cost a ton more than $600.00 dolars and as for a new car and I don't have a clue where your going to find a car for that amount.
- richLv 68 years ago
since you are confused about a ;out try calling local junk yard get a price on the motor after you find out the cost and if a warranty see if they can install it for you if not see if you can find a mechanic too good luck
