I have a 2004 X3 which has been pampered and well taken care of and has 120K miles on it . Few days back while driving it got overheated in traffic . I pulled over the car and towed it to dealership. They have found the head gasket is blown . But they say since the engine was overheated there might be other damage and the only meaningful route is to replace the engine. I am unable to make a decision as both routes are very expensive and risky.
1. Replace head gasket, the labor cost is comparable to cost of replacing the engine, if there are further damage I have to later replace the engine. the claim is overheating most probably has damaged few other things which could show up any time. Although the initial test, 6 both test show the motor is not dead. Expense cost $3000-4000
2. Replace with a used Engine. This route is even more expensive , But how do we know the engine we get is any better, the recommended place is LKQ, does anyone has any experience with sourcing a used engine. The warranty covers only the engine for small time 6 months-year but the labor is only covered in part. The labor is more expensive than engine so if something goes wrong even if the engine is under warranty its a $4-$5K expense just to make use of warranty. Initial Expenses cost : $5000-6000
3. Scrap the car. This the only car I have, I already have some loan on it and cannot afford to buy another one. And there has never been any major problem with car in last 6 years.
I kindly request you all to give me an advice which might help me to sustain the car for another 4-5 years. I have to struggle to manage the above expenses and I am clueless on which route to go.
Thanks for all the help. I sincerely appreciate it.
1. Replace head gasket, the labor cost is comparable to cost of replacing the engine, if there are further damage I have to later replace the engine. the claim is overheating most probably has damaged few other things which could show up any time. Although the initial test, 6 both test show the motor is not dead. Expense cost $3000-4000
2. Replace with a used Engine. This route is even more expensive , But how do we know the engine we get is any better, the recommended place is LKQ, does anyone has any experience with sourcing a used engine. The warranty covers only the engine for small time 6 months-year but the labor is only covered in part. The labor is more expensive than engine so if something goes wrong even if the engine is under warranty its a $4-$5K expense just to make use of warranty. Initial Expenses cost : $5000-6000
3. Scrap the car. This the only car I have, I already have some loan on it and cannot afford to buy another one. And there has never been any major problem with car in last 6 years.
I kindly request you all to give me an advice which might help me to sustain the car for another 4-5 years. I have to struggle to manage the above expenses and I am clueless on which route to go.
Thanks for all the help. I sincerely appreciate it.
Urgent Help needed :Engine replacment
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