I can relate to the pains of buying a car and having a major issue. It’s happened my entire lifetime but it’s made me very knowledgeable and a good mechanic so I can’t complain too much. I’ve swapped out a transmission 10-11 times and an engine as well as about anything you can imagine. Don’t think buying new makes you immune to repair costs either. I bought a 2014 Ford Focus with 1,500 miles and at 15,000 miles the automatic transmission went out. I couldn’t justify putting thousands into a new one once I learned all the automatics had the same issue. I actually converted it to a 5 speed manual and it’s been flawless ever since.
I know it’s hard to be positive when issues arise like this trust me but a life of misery is no way to live. Keep your head up. Maybe this is just the excuse you need to purchase some tools and learn to swap out an engine? It seems daunting but if you have friends that can help it can be done. This is why I now have thousands of dollars in tools. All paid for from savings of not getting my car issues fixed by the dealership but instead doing them myself. It’s easier to justify to the wife too ;-)
I know it’s hard to be positive when issues arise like this trust me but a life of misery is no way to live. Keep your head up. Maybe this is just the excuse you need to purchase some tools and learn to swap out an engine? It seems daunting but if you have friends that can help it can be done. This is why I now have thousands of dollars in tools. All paid for from savings of not getting my car issues fixed by the dealership but instead doing them myself. It’s easier to justify to the wife too ;-)
