generalleeharvey Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Despite my best efforts at maintenance (HG special - timing belt, water pump and regular avg approx 5K mile full synthetic oil changes, rear clutch packs) the bottom end of my motor blew out on my 1997 Rio Red BD GT. I was moving then felt a loss of power then that metal on metal sound that everyone dreads. My parents refused to have a junk car sitting around so I am not able to part it out but my mechanic gave me $700 for it. This sucks since this was my favorite car I have ever had thus far. In better days: http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/generalleeharvey/IMG_0086.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/generalleeharvey/IMG_0079.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacysti05 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Sorry to hear I hope it workout.. Autotrader Ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 That is a beautiful car I am sorry for your loss. I had a 96L that I loved dearly. I still miss it sometimes. Maybe you can find a good deal on an 05 for your next car. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostCreepLA Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I wouldn't say RIP necessarily. If the body of the car is even remotely as good as those pictures, your mechanic will put in a new short block and make quite a profit off that car. The blue book ranges from $4-6k for that car from "fair" to "excellent" condition. He will probably spend no more than $500 getting a working engine and sell it for $2,500-$3,000 profit. "Mechanics" will only "take that car off your hands" when they know there is a lot to gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum_Racing Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Man I would've given you more than $700. He's gonna fix it and you'll see it in front of his shop someday with a for sale sign on it. Sorry about your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadesh Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Eh sorry to hear, that sucks. Anyways now u get to find a new car which will be fun! On a side note, getting rid of the car that way seems like a good idea to me as well, less hassle. I hate trying to sell a vehicle that's in sore shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer Rumble Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Damn that sucks man. How many miles did you have on it? I hope I still have some life left in my BD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalleeharvey Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 It had 125K. I am broke so that jettisoned any attempt at replacing the motor and I already had around 7K invested in it so it was time to cut the leash. That mechanic (Stan's Service Center in York) will probably make something off of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 That sucks dude. I had a red 95' Legacy L that I totalled some years ago. Still miss that car. And what blows my mind is how the 95' had fold down rear seats but my 05' doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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