Doubt if reparing a Nissan 350Z

[Peldrigal]

My 2006 350Z revup roadster is in need of a lot of work. The engine has a terrible rattle, apparently for running oil starved, and misfire, which probably means a new engine, it needs a new clutch too. It's on about 95k miles, and I was thinking to sell it regardless, because my family is about to grow and I am driving very little lately.

I have been quoted aroun 3.5k in parts and labor, and I am wondering if I should repair it and sell it in good nick, sell it with all its faults, or scrap it.

Any opinions?

[samoht]

Looks like they're worth at least £5k if running properly, so it's worth somebody fixing. It sounds like you'd rather be rid of it though.

Maybe put it up (on eBay? FB Marketplace? Gumtree?) for £2k spares or repair, clearly noting the engine problems. If you sell it like that, then that's an easy solution, if not maybe worth investing the time and money to get it fixed and put it up for £5500 at a time when people may be looking for convertibles?

[GeniusOfLove]

Sell it as it stands. Who knows if the repair will be done to a good standard, or what else they'll find. Nothing but headaches to be had.

You'll be surprised what WBAC will give you for it even if it makes a sad noise, if it's still running.

[Unreal]

Doubt it's worth spending that much on it unless it's otherwise truly exceptional.

Even more high risk if it's in the £800 tax band.

[Mr Tidy]

My concern would be that the quoted £3.5K might increase significantly once the work got under way.

I'd get a figure from WBAC and sell to them if it's sensible, or as Spares or Repair in a classified as you don't seem keen to keep it.