namllitsdad
01-19-2011, 10:38 PM
Facts:
I am the original owner of a 2004 MM, drove it home from the lot with 34 miles on the odom in 2004.
1.) Well maintained / all service records etc...etc..
2.) Engine "blew" at 115K ( issue well documented in Shop Forum )
3.) My Ford dealership will replace engine with a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty (OEM factory rebuild ) out the door for just under 6K
4.) Car is paid for
5.) Have done extensive research on salvage engines / other rebuilds etc. and although paying a premium, am coming very close ( including hassle etc ) to the 6K bill the Dealership is quoting.
6.) Based on my research to get the "Aluminator" or other crate engine installed it will carry me past 6K ( to have it done "right"...)
7.) Other than the engine, the car is in great shape...well maintained and "babied"....Although my DD, had intended to retire her at 150K and it be my weekend "toy"....
With Marauders going for anywhere from 8K to 20K ( asking price ) it would seem to be a "no brainer"...and I should go ahead and pay the Dealership and short of the tranny etc., have a "brand new car"....
Thoughts?.....
( Thanks in advance for your legitimate feedback / observations / opinions )....
I am the original owner of a 2004 MM, drove it home from the lot with 34 miles on the odom in 2004.
1.) Well maintained / all service records etc...etc..
2.) Engine "blew" at 115K ( issue well documented in Shop Forum )
3.) My Ford dealership will replace engine with a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty (OEM factory rebuild ) out the door for just under 6K
4.) Car is paid for
5.) Have done extensive research on salvage engines / other rebuilds etc. and although paying a premium, am coming very close ( including hassle etc ) to the 6K bill the Dealership is quoting.
6.) Based on my research to get the "Aluminator" or other crate engine installed it will carry me past 6K ( to have it done "right"...)
7.) Other than the engine, the car is in great shape...well maintained and "babied"....Although my DD, had intended to retire her at 150K and it be my weekend "toy"....
With Marauders going for anywhere from 8K to 20K ( asking price ) it would seem to be a "no brainer"...and I should go ahead and pay the Dealership and short of the tranny etc., have a "brand new car"....
Thoughts?.....
( Thanks in advance for your legitimate feedback / observations / opinions )....