2002 Nissan Altima Fix or buy new

Tiny
AMARCHAND22
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  • 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 107,000 MILES
Over the past six months or so i've had to add oil to my car every two weeks or so. Recently I brought my car in because the service engine light was on. They told me that I blew a head gasket ($1600 repair). Because of the oil consumption history of my car they suspect that there may be other problems and I'll probably have to replace the engine ($4000). I hate to do this since my car is not even worth that much however I cannot afford to buy a new car. I want to know if I do replace the engine what other problems good go wrong with car after this. (Transmission, radiator, hoses, etc). I'm just trying to see if it would be worth fixing the car.
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 AT 8:42 AM

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Tiny
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I also have a 2002 altima. I was just told today it has a blown head gasket & warped parts & cylinders full of water. Basically I need a new engine. I was told I could get one replaced for $2300 with 100k miles on it. I also cant afford another car. Not sure what I'm going to do. But leaning towards replacing engine & trying to sell or trade in ASAP!
These 02 Altimas SUCK as much as I loved mine. Not I'm stuck at 130k miles.
Good Luck
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 AT 7:03 PM

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