New Engine for Nissan Navara 2018?

LPlumbob on 08/11/2024 - 18:28
Last edited 09/11/2024 - 07:58 by 2 other users

Possibly be asked too many times already.

My sons 2018 Nissan Navara dropped its crankshaft last night. A similar situation that I and many others have had to face in the past, but is my decision correct, because who wants to give the wrong advice anytime.

Paid $25,000 12 months ago.
New engine estimation $12,000.
Owes $15,000

Fix it- $35,000 plus car, now owe $15,000 and owe $27,000.
Get what he can, maybe $10,000, owe $5,000 and get another car.
Or any other ideas, I'm keen on any advice.

Thanks.

Thank you to all that replied, including the clowns.
I should of used replacement engine instead of new as that's what pricing is based on.
Will keep thinking.

Automotive Nissan Navara

Comments

  • darkkito on 08/11/2024 - 19:09
    +1

    could try looking for a donor engine

    • jv on 08/11/2024 - 19:39
      -1

      a donor engine

      Who donates them? The Red Cranks ?

    • GordonD on 08/11/2024 - 20:09

      For $12K you get a reconditioned engine fitted. Makes you wonder if there's a problem with the engines in Navaras.

      A new replacement engine would be a lot more than that.

      Have to wonder though whether an engine that could be recondition would be worth a bit.

  • JIMB0 on 08/11/2024 - 19:10

    Was it because it was "wound up" or just because it's a Nissan?

  • bargaino on 08/11/2024 - 19:10

    Any chance he will learn not to borrow money for cars? Buy what he can afford cash and save up.

  • JimmyF on 08/11/2024 - 20:28
    +4

    New engine estimation $12,000.

    Can't be true… ICE cars never have big repair bills!! Only EVs!!

    • boomramada on 08/11/2024 - 22:39
      +1

      Well, it's a Datsun, not a Toyota :)

      • mapax on 09/11/2024 - 07:49
        +2

        Nah, I’d take an old Datsun ute over one of these modern Renault heaps.

      • bhubb18 on 09/11/2024 - 10:37

        To be fair Toyota seem to be having a run with issues lately too

        • boomramada on 09/11/2024 - 12:09

          I assume you are referring to https://www.reddit.com/r/4x4Australia/comments/1geqa9g/why_b… that family mod the shit out of the car, hence the reason.

          • bhubb18 on 09/11/2024 - 12:13

            @boomramada: Not that, that one is hilarious though

            But GR corollas having issues, the new V6 in the Tacomas having issues, DPFs in 1GDs (though that was a few years ago now), GR86s oil pickups clogging (okay thats a Subaru engine but still)

            • boomramada on 09/11/2024 - 14:48

              @bhubb18: GR Corolla is like the next level for Toyota, I was referring to the Hilux comparable with the Nissan Navara. But I wouldn't mind having a GR Corolla tho LOL

  • MrThing on 08/11/2024 - 20:38
    -1

    Get an engine from the wreckers, then sell it quick smart. Nissan navaras are the biggest POS utes after a triton

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 08/11/2024 - 21:22
      +1

      Triton? Um lolwut

      • MrThing on 09/11/2024 - 08:00

        Ranger, Hilux, rest are junk tier

        • Euphemistic on 09/11/2024 - 09:45
          -1

          The ranger that needs an pil change in under 10min or thw oump loses its prime? Or the hilux that gets a clogged dpf and needed a class action?

          • MrThing on 09/11/2024 - 11:04

            @Euphemistic: the ranger and hilux which are the best selling utes by a significant margin

            yes those ranger and hiluxes

    • Euphemistic on 08/11/2024 - 21:30

      Wouldn't surprise me if you didnt get a lot of change from $12k getting a wrecker engine fitted by a mechanic. Cheaper if you DIY, but its not an easy job.

  • aussieprepper on 08/11/2024 - 21:52
    +2

    2k Barra swap!

  • pegaxs on 08/11/2024 - 22:48
    +1

    Wow, this is ironic… we have one of these in at the moment with what appears to be the exact same issue… it is a slightly older model though.

    We quoted an engine for it, customer said hell no. They found a used one in Queensland that has a rusted out and banged up body, they bought that, drove it down here and we are just going to swap the engines over.

  • brendanm on 08/11/2024 - 23:44
    +1

    These things are known crap unfortunately, it's a Renault engine, which explains why.

    You should be able to have a wrecker engine fitted for well under $12k I believe. Then sell it and buy something good. Or sell as is.

  • Dollar General on 09/11/2024 - 06:14
    +1

    Do an insurance job

  • elgrande on 09/11/2024 - 09:07

    I replaced the engine in my car. It was never quite the same again, the revs were not quite right and I had a range of post installation issues, including going through 2 separate radiators, issues with the wiring, weird creaks and clicks I could never get rid of.

    • TheGreatBab on 09/11/2024 - 20:41

      Was it DIY replacement or done by a qualified mechanic?

      Thanks

      • elgrande on 10/11/2024 - 09:59

        Qualified. Dealer mechanic.

        • MS Paint on 10/11/2024 - 17:07
          +3

          Qualified. Dealer mechanic.

          FTFY

  • EFC94 on 09/11/2024 - 14:28
    +1

    Find a Navara facebook group and ask in there, they'll have a better idea.

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