New motor or sell as is??

[SkireeTC]

2011 2500 5.7 hemi. 160kmi. Motor is blown. Otherwise in decent shape with a new transmission last year. Quoted $12-15k for full oem motor replacement. Trying to gauge my options of bite off the replacement and sell or just sell as-is to someone who’s able to do the work themselves. Looking for y’all’s expert opinions. Thank you!

 

[Jeepwalker]

Did you have a mechanic/tech look at the engine? What specifically did they say happened?

Weather replacement fits your situation is kind of personal choice which to a certain point comes down to personal factors that only you know.

Have you been entertaining the idea of upgrading to a newer pickup? Or would you have kept it a long time if the motor had not 'blown'? Maybe it's worth making a few phone calls and get a couple more engine-replacement prices.

 

[Dodge 1500 4X4]

Motor is blown.

You turn the key and it starts the What?

 

[jws123]

put a used engine in it and move on with your life should cost ya around 3k stay away from dealers.

 

[Grams]

put a used engine in it and move on with your life should cost ya around 3k stay away from dealers.

Yep This ^^^

A used vehicle is commonly priced with a mid-life engine…not a New one. You’ll never come out ahead buying someone Else a new engine.

Find a reasonable replacement engine…and get a quote for installation…and price the truck accordingly.

 

[tron67j]

I just wonder if it is worth the hassle. What level trim is your truck? Go in a site like KBB and price it out at poor condition then fair for comparison before and after. I don't think you will get your money back, and what if it doesn't run right after? Too many unknowns, just drag it in to a dealer and take the wholesale trade in value is my vote. But I just don't have much appetite for used parts, never have good luck. Good luck.

 

[jws123]

I just wonder if it is worth the hassle. What level trim is your truck? Go in a site like KBB and price it out at poor condition then fair for comparison before and after. I don't think you will get your money back, and what if it doesn't run right after? Too many unknowns, just drag it in to a dealer and take the wholesale trade in value is my vote. But I just don't have much appetite for used parts, never have good luck. Good luck.

Maybe he doesnt want payments? who would? the new rams are not to great in my opinion unless you find one with a hemi even then over priced. If his truck is average condition some rot on rockers ect bad motor its worth $1500-2k with a Good running engine around 8k.