Please help diagnose engine problem
11-15-11, 07:58 PM
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Dam! The vultures are hovering already. LOL. Well it looks like a used engine can be had for ~$1500. It might just be worth it to replace the engine. Not sure yet. What is my car worth with a blown engine?
11-17-11, 08:55 PM
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11-18-11, 11:40 AM
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they dont make a V6 for us, as bippu said they make a inline 6
11-18-11, 03:45 PM
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I found a used GS400 engine for $1300. Still waiting to hear the cost for removing the old engine and installing a used one. Plus the cost of upgrading the suspension since that has never been done. Not sure if its all worth it.
Might just try to see what I can get for it "as is" and pick up something else.
Might just try to see what I can get for it "as is" and pick up something else.
11-19-11, 05:09 AM
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I decided to sell the GS. My father in law is interested in buying it. Whats a good price? 198,000 miles, silver on black. Diagnose is a thrown rod. Was running perfectly before this.
11-30-11, 03:47 PM
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Also it's your father in law, you should consider how much a good relationship/favor is worth over a few hundred or thousand dollars here and there.
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11-30-11, 05:09 PM
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just go through edmunds.com appraiser. You should select major mechanical problems. Print it out and just agree on it with your father-in-law. This way you have a 3rd party document, rather then your own estimation. (Edmunds is relatively realistic, rather than kbb which seems bloated)
Also it's your father in law, you should consider how much a good relationship/favor is worth over a few hundred or thousand dollars here and there.
Also it's your father in law, you should consider how much a good relationship/favor is worth over a few hundred or thousand dollars here and there.
12-12-11, 08:24 AM
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If anyone is interested in parts let me know.