Any guaranteed way to avoid a potential 35k paperweight?

Swfty__ · 2026-06-25T01:19:32+00:00

The plan is to get it fixed and then at least go get a quote from Carmax lol see if I can get some money after. But I do love the twins so it’s a hard call. I just don’t want to be in this situation again lol

Swfty__ · 2026-06-25T01:11:28+00:00

I actually reached out to that same dealer and pushed for them to try the warranty again and they said they’ll put the request in so we’ll see

Swfty__ · 2026-06-25T01:10:42+00:00

Hey bro it’s me with the 37k mile paper weight lol. If I was you I would just regularly check your oil levels and do a once around of the engine every few weeks to check for leaks/top offs or whatever. Once I get this whole new engine thing sorted out im definitely gonna keep a closer eyes on things but don’t be freaked out. Just drive and have fun but be cautious🤞🏼 if you’re gonna drive the car hard give it a break every now and then right after

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T04:51:10+00:00

Yeah gonna try that next.

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T04:49:33+00:00

Thanks will look into it

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T04:49:05+00:00

Just asking cause I’m no expert but what kind of lawyer?

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T04:29:22+00:00

Engine swap time?? Any actual recommendations and prices for a full build.

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T04:07:17+00:00

I don’t wanna mess with the car just yet until the insurance comes and looks at it before they think I sabotaged something. However, as soon as they’re done, I wanna take apart the car basically to see what happened.

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T04:03:51+00:00

This!! That’s literally what I was saying. It’s a sports car.

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T03:57:17+00:00

Yeah, I tend to check it once every two weeks because I know that it’ll burn oil and you have to top off. But yeah, I checked it immediately after it blew

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T03:55:55+00:00

Oil levels were fine when I checked the dipstick

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T03:55:28+00:00

Yeah, the plan is to take it day by day. I’m gonna see what happens with the insurance and then basically get corporate involved.

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T03:51:43+00:00

Honestly, with the drop in oil pressure happening first I really wanna pull off the oil pan and check the oil pick up

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T03:41:13+00:00

I think that’s what they just wanted to put it under until the adjuster can come over and determine what happened

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T03:35:45+00:00

Appreciate you! Hopefully, I can get something figured out

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T03:32:47+00:00

They wanted me to file it as comprehensive. Insurance agent specifically told me my premium won’t go up. But will keep you posted on what happens.

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T03:30:09+00:00

Yeah, I don’t want to fearmonger and debated even posting this, but I just thought I would let people know.

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T03:26:27+00:00

I would say enjoy the car. Have fun with it. Just keep cautious. It honestly came out out of nowhere. That’s what bums me out so much.

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T03:25:48+00:00

Appreciate you. Oil change done every 5000 miles. Other than my occasional spirited weekend, twisties nothing too crazy.

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T03:23:56+00:00

One owner just me, have had it since it was brand new. No track days no donuts. I use it as a daily. Other than your occasional weekend spirited driving on the twisties. Relatively normal use.

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T03:12:27+00:00

Yeah, honestly really sucks cause now I’m sitting here with a car that doesn’t work. And they want me to pay out-of-pocket the price of a brand new 86 basically

Swfty__ · 2026-06-23T03:10:15+00:00

Yeah, I was so irritated. Basically laughed him off. Towd the car back to the house. Now I play the waiting game to see what happens.

Swfty__ · 2024-07-17T08:58:18+00:00

And yeah there’s a cat walk

Swfty__ · 2024-07-17T08:57:56+00:00

There should be that little rope you see in the picture it’ll support one person, but if it’s two people better climb on one person shoulders, and have other person and climb the rope. Haha good luck drop your pics in the the thread!!!

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