2008 frontier question

[bryan sandlin]

about 9 months ago, the catalytic converter was replaced. it had just under 250k miles. 1 month ago the clutch and pressure plate also. 3 weeks ago, I stopped and topped the gas and it started running ruff 35 miles later. then really ruff. orded in some new coils. ran great for about 1 minute. back to ruff. drove home and the check engin light started blinking. bad time and sign for sure. pulled the plugs and one was soaked in oil. took it to a shop and as expected, bad engin. so it is being replaced. 9 grand. alot but cheaper than a new truck.
my question is how much do you think this truck is now worth?

[boy wonder]

Is a 2008 Frontier worth $9 grand? But, I understand fixing it vs buying new.

[bryan sandlin]

I know. not wanting to set into a 40k truck at this stage just yet. even 2018 are 20 grand!!!

[boy wonder]

Have you considered a used engine?

[bryan sandlin]

Have you considered a used engine?

they all have the same miles as the old one. about 250k the new rebuilt should be ready for me to drive out April 7 the same model as mine are going from 4,500 to 7,000$ but thats with 200k miles. I wanted to replace in 2020 but covid hit.

[boy wonder]

Wow, you are between a rock and a harder rock . I hope the new lasts for many, many miles/years.

[bryan sandlin]

Wow, you are between a rock and a harder rock . I hope the new lasts for many, many miles/years.

thanks. a good used price for the truck is what I am looking for.

[easeup]

so what does the on line blue book type program say its worth? that is going to be in the ball park

[bryan sandlin]

so what does the on line blue book type program say its worth? that is going to be in the ball park

cant find anyting with a new motor.

[mooney_ag]

Rebuilt or replaced doesn’t give the consumer much comfort in the purchase. Not knowing the vehicle, how it was driven maintained etc. what hidden problem could be next. A warranty on an engine helps but there’s a warranty for a reason and even a warranty replacement adds cost. So. At 15 years old vehicle I don’t see a new motor or a used motor making much difference on the price tag.

On the other hand for your justification Had you bought a 40k truck today your payments would be about 800. So a 9k repair would be paid off in 12 months and then back to no payment assuming no other repairs for a while. It’s a gamble that may driven best by factors such as financial situation, reliability and use

[bryan sandlin]

going to sell it just before the 36 thousand mile warranty runs out.
new trucks just have too much "stuff" I dont want or need. it took a day to look around.
thanks for you input.

[Snowflake Killa]

It's like repowering a boat. You best plan on keeping it.

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