Blown engine antifreeze in cylinders (looking to sell)

[Jhodor]

Originally Posted by HPIA4v2

My friend Audi 1.8T blown a timing belt, the engine swap cost (labor and engine) was $3500, and that was 3-4 years ago; I doubt you'll see significant saving by going to another shop, but won't hurt to try. Makes me wonder if that mantra rings true, "never own a BMW out of waranty"

Does anyone find it interesting that they changed the alternator the day before the engine blew. Shop offered half price on labor as a sorry for your loss jesture and being a long time customer but did not agree anything was related. I know I won't get a better price anywhere. best case is 3500 for engine replacement. The wife is more interested in selling as is.

By the way fault codes showed bad thermostat.

[TEMA]

Originally Posted by Jhodor

rear air level suspension sensor needs replaced. Dealer said $350. compressor works fine with the rest of that system.

a couple pixels out on radio.

Other than those its in pretty good shape. and as noted new brakes, rotors, battery, and tires.

$4000.

you're in the ballpark.

[Jhodor]

Originally Posted by TEMA

you're in the ballpark.

some russian type dude on craigslist offered $3500....LOL. Proceed carefully..... I do hear these are very popular to export with blown engines to eastern europe, africa and asia.

[TEMA]

Originally Posted by Jhodor

some russian type dude on craigslist offered $3500....LOL. Proceed carefully..... I do hear these are very popular to export with blown engines to eastern europe, africa and asia.

100% not russia their import rules are ridiculous. africa takes their cars cut in half. actually 3500 isnt bad. id take that

[HPIA4v2]

Originally Posted by Jhodor

some russian type dude on craigslist offered $3500....LOL. Proceed carefully..... I do hear these are very popular to export with blown engines to eastern europe, africa and asia.

get this, I was selling Audi brand new suspension parts online for under $300; a scammer contacted me through email saying he'll pay for it using cashier check and getting a courier set up to pick it up. I just can't believe someone is going to scam me off $300 buck, but yes they do (go figure). So yes proceed with cautions selling anything online or Craigslist, you don't know who is out there.

[TEMA]

Originally Posted by HPIA4v2

get this, I was selling Audi brand new suspension parts online for under $300; a scammer contacted me through email saying he'll pay for it using cashier check and getting a courier set up to pick it up. I just can't believe someone is going to scam me off $300 buck, but yes they do (go figure). So yes proceed with cautions selling anything online or Craigslist, you don't know who is out there.

someone put it in analogy: Craigslist is like a public bathroom if you don't touch nothing suspect you'll come out squeaky clean. I'm paraphrasing

[Jhodor]

Originally Posted by HPIA4v2

get this, I was selling Audi brand new suspension parts online for under $300; a scammer contacted me through email saying he'll pay for it using cashier check and getting a courier set up to pick it up. I just can't believe someone is going to scam me off $300 buck, but yes they do (go figure). So yes proceed with cautions selling anything online or Craigslist, you don't know who is out there.

talking to them on the phone, and using wire transfer, and having a hold time are all common precautions.

[HPIA4v2]

Originally Posted by Jhodor

talking to them on the phone, and using wire transfer, and having a hold time are all common precautions.

Not a big fan of Paypal (they charge too much fees) but it's the other safe alternative that both parties tend to accept; that's what I ended up doing for that Audi part, FYI.

[mark scheurer]

I'd put in the new motor and keep driving it -- for 7 grand (what the car's worth plus what it will take to fix it) you aren't going to find anything close to as nice. Plus, you'll have a new motor that should not cause any issues for years.

[TEMA]

Originally Posted by mark scheurer

I'd put in the new motor and keep driving it -- for 7 grand (what the car's worth plus what it will take to fix it) you aren't going to find anything close to as nice. Plus, you'll have a new motor that should not cause any issues for years.

true, unless new motor means new tranny soon some suspension work and electrical exorcism.