I appreciate the feedback. Future reliability is a major concern. If I knew I could get 3 more years out of the car without an other major issues, I think I would pay the $5,500 and take care of the other items myself. Obviously it’s impossible to say. The N20 engines have a notorious timing chain issue, most have to be replaced before 100,000 miles. I’ve not had issues yet but that could be a bomb waiting to go off and another costly maintenence item waiting.
I appreciate the feedback. Future reliability is a major concern. If I knew I could get 3 more years out of the car without an other major issues, I think I would pay the $5,500 and take care of the other items myself. Obviously it’s impossible to say. The N20 engines have a notorious timing chain issue, most have to be replaced before 100,000 miles. I’ve not had issues yet but that could be a bomb waiting to go off and another costly maintenence item waiting.