My son, a 24 year old students-1984 300D had a oil leak he missed, ran dry and threw a rod. Local yard here in South Florida that specializes in MBs- offers the engine at $850 (90 day warranty), MB mechanic wants $950 to remove replace engine-after transport, misc parts, figure $2K total


Car cosmetically is in awesome shape, with new Tex Mex seat covers, new tires, recent brake job, tires, etc.


However, a local place is offering a deal on 2015 Chevy Volts that were lease returns that can be bought at $14K out the door and 2% loan at his credit union.


He is emotionally attached to the 300D as it was his first car he bought at 15 years old, but my wife and his girlfriend are pushing him toward the Volt.


what say you guys? Fix/Part out for salvage/junkyard yard...?