Question about vehicles

Posted By: Wanda on 2009-04-28
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I hoping someone might be able to help me. My car died this weekend and it costs more to fix it than what it is worth. Long story short, engine is shot to he!! but the car itself is in great shape, 2003. Is there any way to get any money out of it, even just $1,000?? Unfortunately, I cannot use it as a trade since it won't even run to get it to the dealership!! I have never had this happen before so I don't know if there is some way to salvage something from this. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

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Question about vehicles - Wanda
- 1800-Kars4Kids - wimt
- we once TOWED our trade in to the dealer - no probs! nm - Lorie R.
- What about a rebuilt engine? If that won't work...sm - MT and worn out
- Put it on Craigslist...sm - Tanya
- The car isn't worth more even after putting in a - rebuilt engine? Otherwise.... sm
  - thanks! - Wanda
    - I might get a different quote on an engine... - Kendra
      - Yeah, I know but..... - Wanda
        10k is nuts - Ouch
        I know it is nuts but true - Wanda
        see if you can sell her to the - mechanic

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