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1. Buy new car (2005 Chevy Aveo)
2. Replace engine
3. Hit up neighbors for some pot and ignore it all
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Depends....how much for the first two? What age/kind of care do you have now? Is there a warranty on the Aveo?
while you're deciding, the pot would help with the stress of it all
sorry, the aveo is what I have now.
You have a 2005 aveo and already need a new engine??? Awesome chevy. I'd get a super used Toyota Camry or Corolla to have a very minimal car payment (if you can't go with no car payment). Those things last forevah and are reliable.
ETA a little of 3. It will give you clarity and enlightenment on your decision.
1. Buy the car. Just make sure to have the timing belt changed at the appropriate time.
If it broke before it was time to change it per the manual, you might have a case for the manufacturer to cover part of it. Never hurts to ask. I have not heard of one breaking when it was properly maintained.
So I'm clear...this is a 2005 Chevy Aveo with only 48k miles on it? That is ridiculous that you've had all of those problems already. I would never buy another one if I were you! It looks like the recommended time to service the timing belt is 60k.
And it sounds like you are not the only one to have this problem. https://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-aveo/T61TA25RETVJJKS29
And some more people with blown up engines because of timing belts...
https://chevroletforum.com/forum/aveo-11/timing-belt-issue-04-aveo-ls-2459/
You have an Aveo now that needs a new motor and you're considering getting another? I haven't read your other post yet, so I just want to be clear.
If so, stay away from that car! We had a similar issue with my old Mountaineer where that year needed new transmissions way before they should have. It was paid off, so we paid the $2600, but I was ticked.
I would start looking for cars in your price range and extensively look at their reviews before buying it.
nooooooooooooo not buying it again.. My typing skillz suck today, I was in a hurry, sorry!!!
Aveo is what I have now. 48k miles. It fried. It's paid off, has been. But mannnn...sigh.
Oh, okay. Hands down, I say buy a new car. And NOT a Chevy Aveo.
amen to that joseys. never. again.
Chevys have been good to me. I hate Fords. I may have to do a toyota though.
My IL's were looking at the Aveo a few years ago, and they went with a Ford Focus instead (looking for the gas milage). They have loved it. I am not a Ford fan either, though. I have had a Toyota for the past few years and it has been great, although we just purchased a new vehicle last weekend (a Chevy). Dh drives a Ford. So...we have tried them all, and I really think it is just a matter of what you get. It is ridiculous the amount of problems some of the newer vehicles have, though. It used to be you could expect to drive a car for 10+ years no problem, but now you just never know.