a 1997 dodge neon only 50'000
2007-10-31 13:02:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Two words; scrap it.
2007-10-31 14:45:07 · answer #1 · answered by largecar8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is wrong with the current engine?
If is just a machine the engine and put in new pistons should run you around 1,700 bucks including labor. A new vehicle will run you at least 17,000 bucks but you wont have to worry about anything else for at least 5 or 10 years until the warranty runs out if you buy from a reputable company, even Chrysler is offering lifetime so is up to you. In short no matter what you decide to buy, take care of it with good maintenance a vehicle can last you a very long time. After a while you will just get bored and get another new one, trust me thats what I have done already once and ill do it again in about 3 years once this one is fully paid off. Don't lease that is just dumb if you want to trow away your money lease(in the end if you have even a little scratch they will want the whole car painted, not that they will painted anyways is just how they make money a second time).
2007-10-31 20:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by wiseornotyoudecide 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through the same issue not long ago, I had a Jeep that was paid off, and I had put 265k miles on it. I had a cylinder that was weak and had to decide if I was going to rebuild or trde in.
For 1600.00 I could rebuild completely from top to bottom. My car was paid off, and I had no payments or increased insurance.
For 1600.00 I add my Jeep as a trade in, and make a payment every month, as well as increase my insurance to full coverage.
I rebuilt, and have put yet another 35k miles on my paid off Jeep.
2007-10-31 21:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would probably be worth re-building this one,I'm wondering why it needs re-built,with just 50k on it,that's very low miles,if you got a really nice car though it would pay to rebuild it,you cant go out and buy a good car for what it would cost to re-build the engine,you can also check this site out for engines that are already built,they come with a 3 year 75 thousand mile warranty ,and that's the best in the business,good luck with it, http://www.jasperengines.com/
2007-10-31 20:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just buy a new car. Make it a Toyota Corolla or a Toyota Camry. Those are the best cars on the market for the money.
2007-10-31 20:10:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would have to say in my opinion if were wanting to rebuild your motor i would look up the blue prints to the SRT4 and go that way...but in the long run you would save time and energy by buying a new car but you will never be able to say its really your car if you know what i mean
2007-10-31 20:08:43 · answer #6 · answered by shawkree 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what happened to your engine?? my neon timing belt broke and damaged the valves@ 137k .. cost me $1,300 to replace w/ used engine with 60k on it. It depends on how much money you have to throw at it. Personally, I would trade mine in, put some money down and make payments on a new car. I need a warranty on my vehicles. good luck w/ yours
2007-10-31 20:09:12 · answer #7 · answered by disastro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a reman. motor right from dodge 800 to about 2000 depending on what you get
2007-10-31 20:22:30 · answer #8 · answered by chad f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy another car. Make it a Toyota.
2007-10-31 20:04:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a toyota or something with no interference valves its not
cost effective over time.
2007-10-31 23:04:43 · answer #10 · answered by PENMAN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new car saves time and money.
2007-10-31 20:09:49 · answer #11 · answered by wanna know 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋