I used to have an old Park Avenue with the 3.8

Apr 27, 2015
4:01:10pm

BYUMizzou

We passed it around to kids and other family members. It hit 400,000 miles before it finally died. The engine still ran fine, but the suspension and steering components were completely worn out and needed replaced.

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BYUMizzou

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Just got a quote for my car repair. Blown head gasket and Catalytic converter.

cougaman

4/27/15 3:33pm

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Mall Santa

4/27/15 3:34pm

Get another quote. It might not be as serious as guy #1 wants you to believe.

ClackamasCoug

4/27/15 3:37pm

Its a common problem from what I read about that engine, happens at about 100K

cougaman

4/27/15 3:43pm

I will say that I probably ruined the cat by not getting it checked sooner. The

cougaman

4/27/15 3:45pm

If it were me, I'd dump it and buy another $3k car

kccougar

4/27/15 3:37pm

Yeah, I just bought this one about 2 years ago for 4300, don't really want to

cougaman

4/27/15 3:41pm

What kind of car is it?

Dread Pirate Westley

4/27/15 3:38pm

2002 Nissan altima

cougaman

4/27/15 3:39pm

I'd look for another quote or 2 before giving up on the car.

Dread Pirate Westley

4/27/15 3:44pm

Called the dealer and another shop. Both said similar estimates.

cougaman

4/27/15 3:50pm

If it costs more to repair than it's worth, I'd say you're likely throwing good

Dread Pirate Westley

4/27/15 4:01pm

If you are going to buy another car consider

laxcoug

4/27/15 3:54pm

I used to have an old Park Avenue with the 3.8

BYUMizzou

4/27/15 4:01pm

I forgot about the Park Ave. My Uncle has one that's 15 yrs old and runs great

laxcoug

4/27/15 4:17pm

What kind of gas mileage? I drive about 300 miles a week for work. Don't want

cougaman

4/27/15 4:22pm

I own a Lesabre. Last time I checked freeway mpg was on a drive to

laxcoug

4/27/15 4:25pm

CocaColaRecovery

4/27/15 4:15pm

Thanks

cougaman

4/27/15 4:20pm

My Maxima had like 4 cats, EFI issues caused it. Think flawed design. Dump it.

DumpsterFire

4/27/15 4:50pm

Thats what I'm leaning towards. Figure I can get 400 or so to junk it. Maybe a

cougaman

4/27/15 4:57pm

RE: Just got a quote for my car repair. Blown head gasket and Catalytic

Bullrider

4/27/15 5:02pm

need a place to do it, time to do it, and already screwed up a car doing my own

cougaman

4/28/15 12:15am

JCL auto is a mobile mechanic based in SLC. I called several places for a new

ByuImaginesDragons

4/29/15 2:50am

I live in Oregon, so I don't suspect his prices will be all that competitive

cougaman

4/29/15 9:40am

Oh yeah probably not I don't think he'll drive out quite that far! Lol

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