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Automobile Enthusiasts

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12. Wow!

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 10:15 AM

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Does anyone else get emotionally attached to their cars? [View all] Beatlelvr Jun 15 OP

Am not a really good advisor on this UpInArms Jun 15 #1

I'd say you are pretty attached to that car. Beatlelvr Jun 15 #13

make the repair, keep the car. Blues Heron Jun 15 #2

Look at a remanufactored engine. LastDemocratInSC Jun 15 #5

Thanks for the information! Beatlelvr Jun 15 #14

I lost my beloved 2002 Outback to Hurricane Helene. blm Jun 15 #4

Wow! Beatlelvr Jun 15 #12

replaced the engine in my 2009 Outback HappyH Jun 15 #6

Fix it gay texan Jun 15 #7

I am emotionally attached to my car... murielm99 Jun 15 #8

You want to depreciate an additional $6k, or you want to depreciate $30k? bucolic_frolic Jun 15 #9

All good advice! Thanks so much for the input. Beatlelvr Jun 15 #11

If the body and frame are sound, eat the 6k. 3Hotdogs Jun 15 #15

Yes, they are Beatlelvr Jun 15 #17

So true. Beatlelvr Jun 15 #18

Pay the $6k & keep your car SheltieLover Jun 15 #19

You might look for a JDM engine. SheltieLover Jun 15 #20

I owned a 2007 CR-V and loved it LogDog75 Tuesday #24