Any advice for getting rid of 93' altima

Hilmee · Jan 3rd, 2007, 07:59 AM

I just realized my head gasket is bad and/or I have a cracked head because I am burning anti-freeze on a 93' Altima with 150k on it. Problem is, I have invested many new parts over the last two years and am wondering what to do to get the most value out of it. New parts include, starter, distributor, rear brake disks and calipers, exhaust system, waterpump, thermostat, tires and a stereo receiver.

Does anyone have any recommendations on what I should do? Looks like blue book is around $1,200 if selling to a private party.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

LONDONDERRY · Jan 3rd, 2007, 10:29 AM

How aout just replacing the motor instead of selling it

Hilmee · Jan 3rd, 2007, 12:19 PM

I would not be able to tackle putting in a new motor myself and don't know any friends with this skillset either that could help me. So I am kind of stuck between a rock and a broken Nissan. What is the going rate for a used Altima engine......... give or take a few hundred bucks?

LONDONDERRY · Jan 4th, 2007, 05:26 AM

Find a good reputable shop to give you some quotes on the installation. You should be able to price out a motor on your own. You need the labour quote. If you search through this forums you might be able to find more information on replacing a motor

Frank

KA24Tech · Jan 5th, 2007, 12:48 AM

I would have the engine tested to find out where the issue is and just ask for an estimate. Then turn down the authorization for the repair and consider whether you want to repair it or sell it. I recommend pulling the stereo and selling it for 5-6 hundred since you don't have much of an alternative to offset the cost of the parts.

Troy

Hilmee · Jan 5th, 2007, 10:48 AM

Has anyone had luck parting it out by themselves and selling the parts via this forum or on EBAY etc..?