I own '99 Chevy Malibu. It ran hot and blew the engine. Mechanic says it needs new engine. Should I get a rebuilt engine or buy a new car. This car is a 99 and doesn't have working fuel gauge.
2007-02-01 09:17:38 · 4 answers · asked by Jedi Master AJ 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Should I be throwing this car away?
2007-02-01 09:34:44 · update #1
Is the car worth the 3 grand that I will need to get a rebuilt engine put in?
2007-02-01 09:38:15 · update #2
Find out how much it will cost and how long you'll be without a car to have the engine replaced and the fuel gauge fixed. Campare that to the cost of a new or new car.
2007-02-01 11:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by m k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WoW! What a deal. and you gave a great explanation. It can be something as simple as a ground issue or a short in the a/c system. Turning it on, power to a/c, bang straight to ground as a short. diverting all the power to run the car straight to ground. Check the a/c wiring for continuity. As for the starting, i had a car that would refuse to start after it ran. It would have to set and cool off. The starter was drawing to many amps. It was replaced and a heat shield installed. Worked great. Possible the coil is breaking down when hot. The when it cools it will work again. Man. good luck with this. Hope you get it. GOD bless.
2016-03-29 00:25:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fixing those two items has got to be a lot cheaper than taking on a new car. Don't forget your insurance will go up with that newer car.New not always better ever been to New Never mind I used that one already.
2007-02-01 16:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately these and a lot of other compacts are considered "throw aways". Which means a one time use car. You have good memories of her but it's time to move on.
2007-02-01 09:24:50 · answer #4 · answered by q s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋