Can i save my 98??? Sos!

[bass527]

Hello I have a 98 maxima, i love this car. This is what happened... i was driving and the belt snapped, i took it to the shop and the guy said the alternator bracket on the timing cover broke and the car was junk. He didnt even try to take my money he just said it wouldnt be worth it to fix. Was he just lazy that day? did he not feel like it? or is the car really junk??? he said it was unfixable.......This car is in great shape 118k miles, runs great. It just breaks my heart to get rid of this car. im in a tight spot and i need a car. ive had the thing just sitting for months. i have $4000 to spend on a car. My question to you is, Should or could i fix this car or is it really junk now? If i can spend 1000 or even $2000 to fix it, id have a better car than if i spent $4000.....right? Can someone please help me out? Thanks so much.....

[loystock]

Get a 2nd opinion. If needed, there are lots of used Maxima engine in the market.

[Presscott707]

Get a 2nd opinion. If needed, there are lots of used Maxima engine in the market.

yea bro. because even if you needed a new engine it shouldnt cost more then the 2K.

[tigersharkdude]

Definitely get a second opinion. And IMHO I wouldnt go back to that mechanic for anything. Let me guess, did he tell you he or somebody he knows has a good car for sale?

[bass527]

Does anyone exactly how the alternator bolts on??? Im thinking maybe something is stripped. If so that is fairly easy to fix... right???

[maxhopper]

Alternator installation/removal instructions can be found on page EL-32. http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/maxima/1998/EL.pdf