Repair

Asked by patrickchandran Jan 12, 2017 at 10:10 PM about the 2003 Kia Rio

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2003 kia rio. Engine is stuffed.  Planning to put
another second hand engine. The car has done 150k. Is it
worth ispending the money cost $2200 to repair  or look for
another car .

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GLC_1572 answered 7 years ago

Sound pretty expensive, you might want to shop around for a decent motor and find someone that will install the engine at a reasonable price

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TheGuru69 answered 5 years ago

Is it a vehicle you want to keep? If so purchase you a new crate engine. If your going to spend the money and keep it don't buy used.

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