What to do do? Repair or Buy new?

rahrah094
Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:24:34 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

Hey!

So we have a little dilemma here. Our 2000 BMW 528i wagon has heated up 2 times in the last month. The first time the mechanic changed the expansion tank and the thermostat, two weeks later it heated up again. Then he replaced the radiator, radiator switch, radiator mount, and the thermostat again. Now he is saying that another temperature spike may result in head gasket problems and is recommending that we sell the car. According Kelley Blue Book, the retail value is approximately 7,000, but thats a best case scenario. What should we do? Get this repaired or look at a new car? If we do sell, we need an SUV for our dog and are looking at a 2005/2006 Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander. Please help us because otherwise we need to look around vigorously before the upkeep cost becomes too heavy.

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