Car trouble: new engine descisions (solved)

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DaOld Man:
Those prices do seem awfully high. 20K for an engine???

JimmyU:
I'm seeing new 5.4L engines on eBay for like $2,600 and rebuilt ones for $2,000. It should be around another $2,000 to put it in.

Edit: You might want to test your engine oil. If there's a super high amount of metal in it, that would indicate extreme amount of wear in your engine. Here's one that I know of that will test your oil for $28.
https://m.blackstone-labs.com

knave:
Update: Its all over now.

But first...the two local shops I contacted both suggested a "Jasper" crate engine which runs about 14K but comes with a bunch of crap. I saw a few engines for 5k but still about 3-5 to install.
I probably would have gone with the pulll from the salvage yard but I needed to put a stop the the $$$ flow into this truck.
I wasn't going to put a gas engine in it because then I'd need to figure out transmission and transfer case and a bunch of other things.

Nope: I traded it today, got a little over $4k, Bought 2016 Ford Escape with 45k miles with a waranty.

In the end, My quality of life was worth the sacrifice. I will get another truck when I can...but for now I won't be stranded on the side of the road with my family...
...New car was under Blue book, had 4x4 and the larger turbo engine and was pretty new for me...2016 vs 2005 plus warranty. I bought the maintenance since I'm gonna take it to get the oil changed at the stealership anyway (costs 1/2 over pay as you go)

You decide...did I upgrade or downgrade?

DaOld Man:
I'd say you upgraded. The peace of mind with your family is worth tons.
Ive been stranded by the road a few times before I had a cell phone. Luckily I was alone, if I had my kids it would have been real bad.
Good luck with your new vehicle. Although I am not a real big Ford fan, I did rent a Ford Escape once and it drove real good. Nice ride.

Nephasth:
:applaud:

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