dre77vw
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Coming back from a road trip the other day, she started blowing oil. I got her into the shop just fine (ran fine, oil light never came on) Turns out the central seal in the turbo gave out. The mechanic recommends its not worth the investment.
The Dilemma: fix, sell, or scrap?
370k on the car, mechanically solid, though due for a TB soon (10k). Suspension refreshed in the last few years, Bilstein town & country. Almost new Starfire RSC 2.0 tires (made by Cooper) handle great. Brakes good. Motor runs great, though has some valve cover oil seepage. Clutch/tranny good. Many other parts have been replaced recently.
It has a laundry list of issues (nothing that has kept me from enjoying it):
Door handles/latches (all 5 have various glitches)
Drivers window inoperable
AC not working/heater weak
It has some body rust , though no significant rust on the undercarriage
Some water is leaking, probably from sunroof
Generally rough interior
There is an el-cheapo turbo on e-bay for around $300. A quality unit is around $700. What should labor be? About 3-4 hours? Is it worth it?
The mechanic gave me further reason for concern. He warns me that oil has likely blown into the TB chamber and could get into the transmission and clutch housing, which could lead to future problems. Does this advice sound legit? He's really trying to talk me out of saving this car.
I'm open to offers. $700 OBO - does that sound reasonable? I don't have any pictures, and it will be a few days before I could get some. I'd rather not send this car to scrap with practically new tires and so many usable parts. Greater wastes happen every day, but not by my hand. Also, I'm in no position to part it out myself.
Fix, sell, or scrap? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you
The Dilemma: fix, sell, or scrap?
370k on the car, mechanically solid, though due for a TB soon (10k). Suspension refreshed in the last few years, Bilstein town & country. Almost new Starfire RSC 2.0 tires (made by Cooper) handle great. Brakes good. Motor runs great, though has some valve cover oil seepage. Clutch/tranny good. Many other parts have been replaced recently.
It has a laundry list of issues (nothing that has kept me from enjoying it):
Door handles/latches (all 5 have various glitches)
Drivers window inoperable
AC not working/heater weak
It has some body rust , though no significant rust on the undercarriage
Some water is leaking, probably from sunroof
Generally rough interior
There is an el-cheapo turbo on e-bay for around $300. A quality unit is around $700. What should labor be? About 3-4 hours? Is it worth it?
The mechanic gave me further reason for concern. He warns me that oil has likely blown into the TB chamber and could get into the transmission and clutch housing, which could lead to future problems. Does this advice sound legit? He's really trying to talk me out of saving this car.
I'm open to offers. $700 OBO - does that sound reasonable? I don't have any pictures, and it will be a few days before I could get some. I'd rather not send this car to scrap with practically new tires and so many usable parts. Greater wastes happen every day, but not by my hand. Also, I'm in no position to part it out myself.
Fix, sell, or scrap? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you