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[CharlesHarris]

I recently went through the mental exercise considering whether to trade in my 2000 year model Jeep Cherokee with 200k miles on a new model or to rebuild the old vehicle. The new vehicles start at $50k for a base model and are made new down with electronics and computerized drivel. Taxes and insurance much greater on a new vehicle.

I decided to do an engine swap and bought a new Chrysler OEM engine, not a rebuild. Had it installed by the dealer and have 5-year warranty on parts and labor with no limit on mileage. Also replaced parts most likely to fail on a high mileage vehicle. With new software upgrade on computer I get 20 mpg city and 22 mpg highway on unleaded E10 blend. Very satisfied. Cost the same as down payment for new vehicle, but no increase in taxes or insurance, vehicle is paid for and I got free demo-loaner for ten days while work was done.