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What to do with an 03 Grand Cherokee Laredo with blown I6

Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:45 pm
Posted by Meauxjeaux
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:45 pm
My kids car from college. Engine is shot. Do people part these out or just send it straight to the crusher?
Posted by X123F45
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:47 pm to
You can donate it and get a decent tax credit.
Posted by TexasTiger89
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2005
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:47 pm to
Junkyards will give you a minimal amount of money for it. Won't be much though.
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:48 pm to
Is the body in good shape?
Posted by achenator
Member since Oct 2014
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:49 pm to
LS swap it?
Posted by Dr RC
The Money Pit
Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:55 pm to
mileage, condition, options?

you could probably sell it to a gear head that wants to use it for off roading if it has 4x4.
Posted by fishfighter
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:57 pm to
quote:

you could probably sell it to a gear head that wants to use it for off roading if it has 4x4.


This.
Posted by Tigeralum2008
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Member since Apr 2012
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:58 pm to
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What to do with an 03 Grand Cherokee Laredo with blown I6


Obvious Troll Post. Woulda been more believable if you said it was a "13 Grand Cherokee"

Everyone on the OT knows that Chryslers don't last that long...
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
106013 posts
Posted on 9/19/16 at 5:12 pm to
You can find rebuilt motors online. Somebody who knows what they're doing can drop it in over a weekend. Cheaper than a new vehicle. Just make sure your kid checks his oil every time he gasses up from here on out or that one won't last either.
Posted by Sparkplug#1
Member since May 2013
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 5:14 pm to
Who checks their oil every time they get gas?
Posted by Meauxjeaux
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 5:21 pm to
The body is in pretty good shape for a 13yo car.
Posted by AUbagman
LA
Member since Jun 2014
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 5:21 pm to
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Just make sure your kid checks his oil every time he gasses up from here on out or that one won't last either.


ETA: Misread your post. Exactly what you said.

Yeah, it's a good rule of thumb for older vehicles. While the gas is pumping, check the fluids. Easy to do.
This post was edited on 9/19/16 at 5:25 pm
Posted by SATNIGHTS
Red Stick
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 5:22 pm to
Rebuild the block into a 4.6L

2wd or 4wd? If 4wd you can part the axles, transfer case, tranny, and maybe a few bills for the block.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 5:22 pm to
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Who checks their oil every time they get gas?



People who drive 13 year old vehicles
Posted by Sparkplug#1
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 5:24 pm to
Mine is 33 years old. I check it every now and then..
Posted by Meauxjeaux
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Member since Jun 2005
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 5:24 pm to
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You can find rebuilt motors online. Somebody who knows what they're doing can drop it in over a weekend. Cheaper than a new vehicle.


Giving this one heavy consideration.

That vs buying a new vehicle.... even older used stuff is $3500 at minimum for anything decent for a student IMO.
Posted by Meauxjeaux
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 5:25 pm to
Oh, and it's 2WD, so I don't get the benefits of an off roader rebuild.
Posted by AUbagman
LA
Member since Jun 2014
11181 posts
Posted on 9/19/16 at 5:26 pm to
Drop an engine in it, something with a warranty. There's no guarantee the other used vehicle you'd buy would have an engine that lasts. At least this way you know what you're getting with the rest of the car and the engine will be warrantied.
This post was edited on 9/19/16 at 5:27 pm
Posted by leveedogs
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Posted by dukke v
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 5:36 pm to
The answer......
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