My engine died... not from an IMS failure

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

Drain the oil, remove the filter and cut it so you can roll it out and look at it....this will give you a place to start and costs nothing.

This^^^^^Take a deep breath and sort out the options. It really depends on the current condition of the rest of your car and how much you like the color/options combination and what you have to spend.