Seeking professional opinion on necessary repairs per mechanic

1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER
149,000 MILES
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PHIL410A
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My 1998 Chevy Blazer needs its heater core replaced (they found it bypassed) as well as a front left hub bearing, both upper arm bushings, and both lower ball joint (front).. they estimate it to be ~$1600. Other than that, the car runs ok as I have spent a couple thousand dollars getting repairs such as new fuel pump, major tune up, radiator hose/thermostat replacement (car overheated), and of course routine oil changes/brakes etc.. my car on kelley blue book is ~ $2300.. trade in ~$1200. is it worth getting fixed and hopefully car runs well for another year or two? or should i sell it? no major engine problems yet.. btw i need such repairs done because i'm moving from the westcoast to the east. THANK YOU
Nov 20, 2011 at 3:59 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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SEEK A SMALL MA AND POP SALVAGE YARD

MANY TIMES "THEIR GUY" (FAMILIAR W/ SUCH REPAIRS) IS A INEXPENSIVE ROUTE TO MAYBE USE TO BLOW THE OTHER GUY'S PRICE OUT OF THE WATER.

CALL AROUND, YOU'LL BE SURPRISED ON WHAT YOU FIND.....THE DEALER AND BIG PLAYERS ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES WHO KNOW HOW TO PLAY THE GAME!

THE MEDIC
Nov 20, 2011 at 4:34 PM