I have an '11 Cruze with 92000 miles that recently has been diagnosed with piston ring failure which ended up ruining my engine due to it sucking oil. I did not take to my dealer as it is out of powertrain warranty and they are ridiculously expensive. I put around $1000 in various repairs at the end of last year and was planning on trading this August. My mechanic found a used engine with 66,000 miles on that he can install for $3000.
By the way, oil changed regularly at dealer, all recalls/TSBs taken care of, and repairs completed at dealer. I changed spark plugs and ignition coil recently due to sheared boot. I was going to have the PCV replaced this week but the engine took crap first.
Was hoping to get some opinions on if this is worth having done?
Would I be able to sell this car for even say $4000 after this?
If worth it, what other parts should I have inspected to make sure they aren't shot before going through with this?
We are considering scrapping the car and looking at other options. Rather disgusted at the moment, but I know stuff happens.
Thanks for any input.
Kyle
By the way, oil changed regularly at dealer, all recalls/TSBs taken care of, and repairs completed at dealer. I changed spark plugs and ignition coil recently due to sheared boot. I was going to have the PCV replaced this week but the engine took crap first.
Was hoping to get some opinions on if this is worth having done?
Would I be able to sell this car for even say $4000 after this?
If worth it, what other parts should I have inspected to make sure they aren't shot before going through with this?
We are considering scrapping the car and looking at other options. Rather disgusted at the moment, but I know stuff happens.
Thanks for any input.
Kyle