I have a 2013 BMW 328i, F30, RWD, manual transmission with 130,000 miles. I brought it to an independent BMW mechanic and was told I need a new turbo and quoted $5,500 along with a number of other less serious issues and would be like at $8-9,000 to fix it all. I looked up the blue book value on my car and it looks like it is worth roughly $6,500 if in good working order. The mechanic, who will obviously benefit from me doing the work, was trying to talk me into the repairs when I said that the cost of the repairs was likely more than the value of the car. The car does hold a sentimental value to me as it was the first car that I chose and bought for myself, had custom ordered and have owned and enjoyed for the last 10+ years. Financially I can afford a new car but the timing is not very good as I’m about to start on building a new home within the next few months. I need objective opinions, do I get the car fixed or do I just suck it up and buy a new car?

  • RickMN@alien.topB
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    10 months ago

    It’s not always about what the car is worth right now. There are other factors to consider as well, This article walks you through the reasoning process on whether to keep putting money into a vehicle versus biting the bullet and getting rid of it.