What would you do?

[MarkYankeeCruiser40]

We where recently given a 2001 Limited Edition. The car has 100800 miles. Well actually we paid $450 to get it out of the shop. They replaced the timing belt on the car. To make a long story short, we took it to the Chrysler dealer to get some instrument panel lights checked and to run a diagnostic to make sure the vehicle was working properly. Turns out the car was not properly fixed. Now the dealer cuoted the job at $2,700 worse case scenario. In a situation like this, What would you do? fix or get rid of it?

[Mean Green]

Originally Posted by MarkYankeeCruiser40

We where recently given a 2001 Limited Edition. The car has 100800 miles. Well actually we paid $450 to get it out of the shop. They replaced the timing belt on the car. To make a long story short, we took it to the Chrysler dealer to get some instrument panel lights checked and to run a diagnostic to make sure the vehicle was working properly. Turns out the car was not properly fixed. Now the dealer cuoted the job at $2,700 worse case scenario. In a situation like this, What would you do? fix or get rid of it?

$3150 is still pretty cheap for a car. What condition is the car in overall? Does it look taken care of?

[CREWZIN]

I agree with MG above but you also might look into a private mechanic if you know reputable one. Dealer hourly charges are always higher than an outside garage so you could save a bunch of money but only if the outside garage knows what their doing or you might find yourself back to the dealer to fix it again.

[MarkYankeeCruiser40]

The car is in very good shape. Paint is good, body, interior is leather and also in good shape. I realy like the little car and I am looking at getting the job done outside of the dealr like you suggest. Next step like you mention is finding a good mechanic. Thank you for the help.

[tandt14]

IMHO, if you like the car, do take it to a GOOD, reputable mechanic and get it fixed. These are great cars!

Also, was the timing belt installed improperly? Was the $450 that you paid the shop that you got it from for replacing the timing belt? If so, take it back and have them fix it.

[fastdel]

as above get it fixed and keep it pt,s are ace cars
i got mine cheap as it needed a few little jobs doing (wheel bearing rear drop links etc but well worth the time it took to fix )
i only paid just over £2000 not sure what that is in $