>> My '97 4Runner engine is gone - it's somewhere between
>> $2000 to $3500 to repair (awaiting details).
>>
>> So, is it worth fixing? Or write it off? Bluebook is
>> about $5K.
>>
>> Tough decision - looking for net.wisdom on which way to go.
>
worth is zero - I'm 500 miles from home.
Unless you 4Runner is relatively low mileage in excellent condition
131K miles
it for a couple more years at least. When you say the engine is "gone"
>is it non-functional, or just running poorly?
Not sure yet - mechanic said $2000 to $4000 - it's serious.
Personally, I think you kept it too long already :)
Maybe ... :)
alan