Engine replace
Asked by GrantM Nov 08, 2019 at 12:13 PM about the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek XV Sport AWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Being told engine is shot due to a blown rod. Suggesting replacing engine with one from a junk yard at a cost of around $5,000 My question is should I do this or basically is it worth it. Car is a 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek. Car is in pretty decent shape otherwise.
4 Answers
lincolnscott49 answered 5 years ago
the question is , is it worth it to you to spend that kind of money. If it is I would search for one with relatively low miles with a warranty. Here is one with 24K miles on it and up to a five year warranty from car part planet around $2300 https://carpartplanet.com/used-2014-subaru-xv-engine-assembly-39361.html?CampaignType=BingShopping&utm_source=bing
Compare that cost to what the car is worth once it is repaired.
You can do a lot better on that price, look into getting a reman engine, buying a used scrap yard engine is risky. Shop around.
lincolnscott49 answered 5 years ago
It's not just the cost of the motor but the labor to R&R as well