Andrew is that the engine that is still in your car now?

yes.

Yeah...much cheaper to put a crate engine in than to buy a new car over the cost of 3 years with depreciation and interest/resale at the end...etc.

Its odd the motor failed in that manner..didnt the check oil level light come on or the oil pressure drop and the buzzer go off?

No it didn't. At least I don't think so. If it did, all the bells and whistles when off at the same time the the car stalled. At that point in time, I was focusing on getting the car in neutral, restarted and ultimately, getting it off the road. I may not have noticed. But they bells and whistles didn't go off in advance of the stall. Within 5 or 6 seconds of it stalling, I had pulled over and shut it down. Interestingly enough, there was still oil showing on the dip stick, although not much. The color of the oil was very black with a silver haze to it. No foam. Also interesting is that my mechanic states the car could be driven to the place that'* going to drop the new engine and the "chunkin" noise coming from the engine doesn't appear until the rpm,* get up to around 2000. I chose to have it towed.

I'm having a Jasper re manufactured engine installed. As much as I hate to do it, for me, it'* the best decision based on my "car buying goals. The next car I buy will be with cash. I've been saving 500/month for the past year and a half, with a goal of 20-25 grand. I'll use these funds to pay for the repairs. In the big scheme of things, it'* going to set me back a little over 8 months of this earmarked money. I prefer this over car payments. Although, I have to admit ... I was thinking long and hard about splurging on a new car. In the end, I'd rather pay myself than interest to the bank.

malatu
Jasper rebuilt engines are very nice and top quality.

The piece of mind that the extra $1,700.00 cost is worth a lot. It sounds like you want to go this route so I would say do it. After 9 months it will be forgotten anyway. Best of luck with your decision.

Thanks. The thought of putting this kind of money into a 5 year old car is a bit painful, but since we are going to keep it for at least three years (and maybe more if I decide to end my love affair with my 92 bonne) I'm feeling a bit better about it. None the less, $4,200 is a real kick in the ***!