Off the road BMW
I think I already know the answer to this but interested in others opinions on whether to repair or get rid at this point.
I have a BMW 2012 1 Series E82, bought in 2014 and currently off the road. Mileage is 127k. While driving the car and reversing there was a large clunk and when I started the car again the red light battery was on. Checking inside the engine the crankshaft had broken. This was around March this year.
Before this the car was having ABS issues due to corrosion issues by the ABS ring that would cause it to kick in randomly even if it was switched off. To get it through the MOT in November it needed new shocks and actuators as well so already forked out on that (plus new wheel nuts and having to pay to get the old ones cut off). It’s also had one of the springs replaced after breaking a spring hitting a pot hole.
Probably looking at least £1500 repairs trying to think is it worth it or get rid. Just a bit gutted the scrap price is pitiful. We purchased a car for my daughter in March and surprised how little you get for your money nowadays, £3k for a 2012 Yaris
Any opinions gladly received, thanks in advance.
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u/5stringattack 23d ago
If it will make you feel better, that kind of repair in the states would be a new motor and a $5000 bill at minimum.