Here’s another opinion, for what it’s worth...
While it appears the dealership is attempting to be “stand-up” and dping the right thing, in the end you’re still getting a 10 year old vehicle, and very few 10 year old vehicles stay trouble-free for any extended lengths of time. ALL moving parts, as well as electronics, has lifespans... and some of these components can be quite expensive to repair/replace. Even with a completely new engine, you’ll still be driving on a transmission and suspension with 130K miles on the clock.
Not an attempt to dissuade you from keeping the vehicle and getting it repaired, but just a reminder that even if the dealership does a class ‘A‘ job going over the vehicle, there are likely things that won’t be addressed (ie., worn brake pads/rotors that will need replacing in a few thousand miles, as a lower costing example... drive train components can be, and usually are, far more expensive).
Personally, I think this has the potential to be a great vehicle for one that has the willingness and technical capability to do much of the repair work on their own, but I’d be hesitant to recommend it to repair-shop-dependent purchaser.
If you do select to retain the vehicle, then I’d suggest you create a repair “reserve fund” to deal with any unexpected breakdowns/failures. If you never need it, then it’s just more money in your pocket.
While it appears the dealership is attempting to be “stand-up” and dping the right thing, in the end you’re still getting a 10 year old vehicle, and very few 10 year old vehicles stay trouble-free for any extended lengths of time. ALL moving parts, as well as electronics, has lifespans... and some of these components can be quite expensive to repair/replace. Even with a completely new engine, you’ll still be driving on a transmission and suspension with 130K miles on the clock.
Not an attempt to dissuade you from keeping the vehicle and getting it repaired, but just a reminder that even if the dealership does a class ‘A‘ job going over the vehicle, there are likely things that won’t be addressed (ie., worn brake pads/rotors that will need replacing in a few thousand miles, as a lower costing example... drive train components can be, and usually are, far more expensive).
Personally, I think this has the potential to be a great vehicle for one that has the willingness and technical capability to do much of the repair work on their own, but I’d be hesitant to recommend it to repair-shop-dependent purchaser.
If you do select to retain the vehicle, then I’d suggest you create a repair “reserve fund” to deal with any unexpected breakdowns/failures. If you never need it, then it’s just more money in your pocket.
