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Your present car has rolled up the miles and you face the decision:
"Replace or Rebuild"...

Does it make economic sense to buy a new car? The average new car costs around $20,000. In addition to your trade-in, you’ll have to make monthly payments for 3 to 5 years (and, of course, a new car loses about 25% of its value the minute you drive it out of the showroom). Sure, you’ll have a shiny new car you may come to love or hate. You get a new-car warranty. Finance charges are expensive. At 8%, you get socked for $2,300 over 3 years. Insurance costs will probably go up. You could lease a new car, but you won’t build up equity. With a $300/36 month lease, you’ll have nothing to show for your money after 3 years except $10,000 worth of receipts. Excess mileage is costly. Sales tax on a new or leased car will hit you for $1,000 to $5,000 or more (depending on where you live). You may gain new options like a CD player or sunroof.

Or is it smarter to install a rebuilt engine? You can have a remanufactured engine installed for between $1,800 and $2,500 (most cars). Your car will increase in value and gain a zippy new lease on life. Your engine should perform “like new” for tens of thousands of miles. Financing usually can be arranged with low monthly payments. With all the money you save you can continue to save for a new car. No increase in insurance. Drive as many miles as you like! Sales tax should be around $120. You can add whatever accessories you need for far less than car dealers charge. With its new engine, your car will be worth more as a future trade-in or to sell or pass on to family or friends. You’ll be doing your part for the environment by having a recycled engine in your recycled and renewed car.

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