Hi Guys,
I've been a long time lurker of the site. I've had my 05LGT Limited 5EAT for just over 4 years. Well I got the worst news ever this morning. My engine was running horribly and sputtering out of nowhere on Monday morning and something was obviously wrong. I took it in to the dealership because I had recently had them do the airbag recall and they needed to replace the dash that had cracked in the process anyways.
Their answer was that the entire bottom end of the engine needed to be rebuilt to the tune of $4600. Their answer was that sometimes this happens to high mileage cars. It has 177k on it. No lights or codes were showing. So....I have a couple questions.
1. Should I get it done and sell? I had been planning on selling the car this year.
2. Should I not get it done and sell as a "mechanics special?" If so, what is it worth?
3. Anybody want a project??
Many thanks,
DKD
