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Originally Posted by por356c
I can tell you firsthand, it’s a real bad day when that engine fails - it’s about a $12,000 bad day.
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I certainly don't want to "roast" anyone but I'm not sure why a failed engine has to be a $12K problem.
My engine just failed again so I had my local shop swap in Engine #5. The total cost was under $4,500:
- Replacement 2.5L engine with 87K miles = $2650 (eBay)
- New plugs, filters, fluids = $300
- Shop labor = $1,500
If I had DIY'd the engine swap, it would have been less than $3K. And I should be good for at least another 75K miles.
Even if I had to do it again in 75K miles (for another $4500), I'd still be way ahead financially compared to a $12K replacement.
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