In January I had my oil changed in my camry. 2 weeks later it threw a rod. There was no warning, no sound from the engine, no smoke, nothing. One minute running beautifully, the next totally dead in the road. There was only 117k on it. I had it towed to the closest dealership where I was told it had plenty of oil in it,but it had thrown a rod, confirmed by another mechanic I'd taken it to for a second opinion. The dealership wanted 5800 to put another engine in it and I told them no, thinking I could find another engine and have my mechanic put the engine in at a much less substantial price. The thing is I can't find another engine that isn't in the same condition or costs more than the resale value of the car in good condition. Kelly blue book says 3550 in good condition, substantially less (as in under 1000) with a blown motor that can't be rebuilt. Obviously, I want my car fixed, I love it! By good grief! Any ideas out there?
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17 years ago