Dilemna on my hands....
Greetings Everyone,
I havn't formally introduced myself but I'm a FIRE wannabe. Looking at potentially 07/17/2017 as the Magic Date. Anyway, were talking about cars here...
I've got a 2008 Honda Accord with 120,000 miles and I'm debating weather to put more money into it or just cut my losses. You see, two years ago - the engine died at 97,000 miles and Honda negotiated a partial fix for me. They offered to replace the engine with a brand new engine for $3,500 (my portion.) The car was worthless without a running engine but worth around $7,500 - 8K with a running engine. Hence...no brainer...
During the past year, my vehicle has developed a grinding sound when starting in cold weather conditions. It's a known problem but Honda has no fix. Hence, I feel as though I'm damaging the vehicle anytime I turn the key (when I hear the sound.)
So, I am pondering either putting in $700 for the 120K Maint w/Spark plugs or just getting an oil change or two over the next year - and cut my losses.
I am very attached to the Honda but I need to keep the sentimental feelings aside. In fact, I sent a request to our local mechanic requesting a quote for the servicing and if he thinks that Honda might have a fix in place for the "grinding start up" during winter.
Greetings Everyone,
I havn't formally introduced myself but I'm a FIRE wannabe. Looking at potentially 07/17/2017 as the Magic Date. Anyway, were talking about cars here...
I've got a 2008 Honda Accord with 120,000 miles and I'm debating weather to put more money into it or just cut my losses. You see, two years ago - the engine died at 97,000 miles and Honda negotiated a partial fix for me. They offered to replace the engine with a brand new engine for $3,500 (my portion.) The car was worthless without a running engine but worth around $7,500 - 8K with a running engine. Hence...no brainer...
During the past year, my vehicle has developed a grinding sound when starting in cold weather conditions. It's a known problem but Honda has no fix. Hence, I feel as though I'm damaging the vehicle anytime I turn the key (when I hear the sound.)
So, I am pondering either putting in $700 for the 120K Maint w/Spark plugs or just getting an oil change or two over the next year - and cut my losses.
I am very attached to the Honda but I need to keep the sentimental feelings aside. In fact, I sent a request to our local mechanic requesting a quote for the servicing and if he thinks that Honda might have a fix in place for the "grinding start up" during winter.