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Engine Swap worth it?
Thursday, September 06, 2012 9:59 AM
Hey guys!

I have a 2005 Cavalier LS Sport 5-spd

Recently I blew the engine in it.

(Long story short was on a long road trip and my car took a fatal wound and oil'd out. Since I am a victim of the wonderful gauge cluster screw up that is Chevy I received no lights or warnings etc. Drove on it and when I stopped to get something at the Walmart the engine had locked up.)

Question is... is it worth putting another engine in? (Speaking resale here) It has been a good car however I am driving a Sentra now and... well those things last forever and have better fuel economy.

I'm looking to either sell the car as it or put an engine in it and sell it. I'm in the Memphis area. I don't want the headache of doing the swap myself as I live in a very small area and don't have room for the car.

Suggestions?

Thanks so much for the replies and help!


For Sale : 2005 Cavalier LS Sport. Sunroof, XM, Power, 75k Miles asking $5200 obo. Text or call 731-441-5203

Re: Engine Swap worth it?
Thursday, September 06, 2012 10:04 AM
Swap it or cut your price waaaaaaaaaay down. No way in hell you will get $5200 for a car that doesn't drive.
Re: Engine Swap worth it?
Thursday, September 06, 2012 10:21 AM
lol I'd take a $1000 in a heart beat

I'm a realist. I just kinda want the headache gone... ya know?


For Sale : 2005 Cavalier LS Sport. Sunroof, XM, Power, 75k Miles asking $5200 obo. Text or call 731-441-5203
Re: Engine Swap worth it?
Thursday, September 06, 2012 10:42 AM
If you were in IL, i would give you $1000 right now for it.




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Re: Engine Swap worth it?
Thursday, September 06, 2012 10:50 AM
Just realized my "signature" was from way back when.


For Sale : Needs Engine 2005 Cavalier LS Sport. Sunroof, XM, Power, 110k Miles asking $1200 obo. Text or call 731-441-5203
Re: Engine Swap worth it?
Thursday, September 06, 2012 12:38 PM
That makes sense haha. Good luck with your sale.
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