My husband wants to junk it basically and get another jeep maybe a little newer than spend the money on the one we already have. The 1991 is automatic, 4wd excellent body, no rust no dents and paint job is perfect. What would be the better thing to do?
2007-01-15 12:54:39 · 20 answers · asked by harrypotterisgreat 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Interior is also excellent, brakes are new, transmission is good, but the fuel gage in the fule tank was replaced-gas tank leaked.New tires.The place where you put the oil in steams when running. We think the engine block is cracked.Lights work, gears work ect....
2007-01-15 13:14:20 · update #1
The best thing to do is compare costs and life expectancy of each choice. If you were to replace the engine, how long would you be able to keep the vehicle without more major work? What is the cost of the engine replacement?
Take the cost of the replacement, and divide that by the amount of time you anticipate being able to keep the vehicle. For example, if the motor replacement is $900 and you expect to be able to keep the jeep for another year and a half (18 months) your cost factor would be $50/ month.
How much will a replacement vehicle cost? How long would you be able to keep it? Again for an example, you pay $4800 for a newer Jeep, and think that you will be able to keep it for 4 years. (48 months) Your cost would be $100 / month.
Look at the figures, and decide what other factors (the desire to have a new car, comfort level) apply and you can make an informed choice!
I would have the Jeep checked out to see if it really needs a motor, or if a much cheaper repair may be all you need!
2007-01-15 13:30:12 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You left one thing out. How many miles are on it? It is 1991, it probably has over 200,000 miles on it, unless you live near Chicago where all of the cities are really close together. If you are in California- you will do more driving-don't risk it. It is too old to get a new engine in it. How long do you think a new engine will last? The jeep is over 10 years old. It is time to upgrade to at least a 1997 or better. You don't want to put money into something and then have a sunk cost (say the engine goes bad fast?) Better to buy a preowner car from one owner or get one right off the lot. But then again, if you get a 2007, you will lose money too. The vaule will do way down once you drive it off of the lot. Lastely, it is up to you and your husband.
2007-01-15 13:02:58 · answer #2 · answered by Beth 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Buy a used engine so that the car can be sold and then sell it. There are many other things that can go wrong with a vehicle that old and the 1991 Jeeps didn't have a great record.
2007-01-15 12:58:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the condition of the rest of it...the body is just looks. Engines get pricey. Check condition of transmission, interior, shocks, wheel bearings, brakes ETC before doing all that work. Sometimes its better to buy something new or almost new with a warranty. Old vehicles can become an unreliable money pit.
2007-01-15 13:00:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
in a car especially old junk,the most important part is its body n not the engine,cos u can change any engine u like with small modification.so in ur case,the body is still good it's worth to replace an engine indeed.1991 jeep cherokee is a reliable vehicle.
it's better 4 u to keep it rather than u buy a new one 4 the same usage only.
best wishes.
2007-01-15 13:14:19 · answer #5 · answered by robert KS LEE. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, Get a machanic to see what the problem is first, may not be all that bad. it can also rebuild it. Rebuilt is cheaper than a new engine. Also, if you just have to get rid of it, try ebay, people buy cars there all the time. Make sure you tell them in doesnt run. A lot of people would like to have that jeep and repair it. But its def cheaper to rebuild or get a new engine vs buying a brand new one.
2007-01-15 13:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by Jack P 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It all depends on the cost. If you can find a decent low milage engine that will fit cheaper than getting a slightly newer vehicle I would definately go with the replacement engine simply because you know how the rest of the car has been maintaned.
2007-01-15 13:00:55 · answer #7 · answered by s_h_a_r_k_k_y 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it would be worth it to spend the 2 grand and replace the engine then to junk it you would barely have enough for a down payment if you sold it as is. fix what you have and keep going, and to the person that said jeeps are unreliable tell me how much longer my 1976 jeep cherokee chief is going to last with over three hundred thousand on it
2007-01-15 13:04:46 · answer #8 · answered by wrenchbender19 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The answer that you're looking for is probably... Yes, you can replace your engine but the work it will take will probably be more than what you may want to do. Some things to consider... Engine mounts, will the engine mount up to tranny, fuel connections, radiator relocation if needed and etc..
2016-05-24 19:03:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to the junk yard and get another engine and have a shop put it in. Or if you know someone that can even better. If you still want the car then why get rid or it.
2007-01-15 13:16:04 · answer #10 · answered by DialM4Speed 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋