Hey guys,
A week ago I purchased a 2005 GX470. Carfax was clean (I know... doesn't say much)... and was the best one that I could find in the Texas area. 147,000 miles. Spotless. Running great. Well, literally the day after I purchased the truck my engine blew. Proir to the "blow up", the car had been shaky at highway speeds when I accelerated. That went way eventually, but then a whipping and cracking sound happened and the truck lost all power. The mechanic said it was "motor assembly failure". They didn't want to risk rebuilding and suggested buying a used one. I bought the truck "as is"... but the dealer was kind enough to tow the truck back to his shop to see if repair possible on his end. Does anyone know my options here? Are rebuilds possible on this engine? Where could I find a quality used one? Any help appreciated.
Thanks,
Charlie
A week ago I purchased a 2005 GX470. Carfax was clean (I know... doesn't say much)... and was the best one that I could find in the Texas area. 147,000 miles. Spotless. Running great. Well, literally the day after I purchased the truck my engine blew. Proir to the "blow up", the car had been shaky at highway speeds when I accelerated. That went way eventually, but then a whipping and cracking sound happened and the truck lost all power. The mechanic said it was "motor assembly failure". They didn't want to risk rebuilding and suggested buying a used one. I bought the truck "as is"... but the dealer was kind enough to tow the truck back to his shop to see if repair possible on his end. Does anyone know my options here? Are rebuilds possible on this engine? Where could I find a quality used one? Any help appreciated.
Thanks,
Charlie