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Lol these responses. In all seriousness, get a new car. This is NOT a question. Your car is a ticking time bomb. It’ll eventually collapse even after you spend 6K on it. I’m in the same boat. Waiting for my car to die on me so I can buy a new one. 2011 with 150K miles.
That repair is likely more than that car is worth. You could simply part out what you can and scrap the shell.
This is a great answer. Makes the most sense.
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You might get $4000 - $4500 for the car once it’s fixed, so you’d be underwater on it. I’d look into new cars, preferably Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic if you’re looking for something of a similar size. I would stay away from Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, and anything European.
Everyone here that says to gets a new car because the your old car is not worth repairing. Please ignore this advice. It will ALWAYS be cheaper to fix and maintain the car you have vs buying a new car which will immediately lose value. The only calibration here is if you feel like treating yourself to a new vehicle to enjoy. The decision is yours. P.s. I absolutely love the new Toyota Prius
Most of the time I agree with this sentiment. I’ve made a few $500-$1000 repairs on a 2012 Subaru over the past couple of years. However, something major like a transmission would require a bit more thought.
Sure, $5500 < any new car, but is the engine going to follow in 6 months?
In this case, not a simple decision.
And definitely get a second opinion. On said Subaru, five years ago dealer said it needed a new transmission. Took it to an independent and he basically said that while it had a “clunk” shifting to second, he wouldn’t do anything. Still running (knock on wood).
I’d be very hesitant to drop $5,500 on a 12-year-old car, even if it’s in great shape otherwise. Once something major like the transmission goes, I’d be worried about what other expensive repairs might be coming down the line.
Sorry for being late but there is no way you should keep this. A Chevy cruise is notoriously not a long lasting vehicle. As others have said the repairs will only become more frequent and continue to be expensive. Additionally, parts scarcity on a 12 year-old Chevy cruise is another issue. Sell or scrap it for what you can and get into a reliable car known for longevity and mass parts availability like a Honda accord, Corolla, etc