1991 300D, 2.5 Turbo - 125K miles
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Dealer quotes $6.5 K for repairs. Pretty much whole engine overhaul. New engine costs roughly $8.0K to replace, includes 3-4 year MB warranty etc.

There is a chance I will move out of the country within 1 yr, but as early as in 3 months. Small chance to take the car with me ... My thoughts are :

1. Sell the car as is, buyer repairs car.
2. Go with the engine replacement, sell the car before I leave (if i do)
3. Go with the repairs and get the 1 yr dealer warranty

Right now I am thinking that its difficult to go with option 1. Not even sure how much money I can make from the car, and who I should contact. Car is at the shop, cant keep it there for ever

Option 2 seems to be the most likely, rather than option 3 which only saves $1-1.5K but I dont get the warranty.

Do you think that having a MB warranty will help me in selling the car? This is my first MB , not sure how the market feels about it. I bought mine from an individual, i didnt go through papers etc..

Thanks

Andreas