Comments on Need a New Car? Nope, Just a New Engine! : Gas 2.0

• Need a New Car? Nope, Just a New Engine! : Gas 2.0
• There’s an interesting service out there that’s being advocated by a group called the Engine Repower Council. They say that instead of buying new cars, consumers should be having their old, tired engines swapped out for freshly rebuilt, waranteed version, which will increase fuel economy, reliability, and reduce emissions.
  

  I’ve been working in a parts store with an in-house machine shop for about three years. We’ve been rebuilding engines for about 35 years at this location, and show no signs of slowing down. Most repair facilities with a technician worth his tools will b…

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  Rebuilt engines have been around forever. Our throw-away mindset has just made it a forgotten concept.

  Now, if I could just figure out a way to get the sharp point back onto my pencil. Ah screw it [tosses pencil in the trash].

  Why dont they install NEW engines in old cars with BETTER mileage and fuel efficiency, or even hybrid engines?

  This is great if you live in Arizona, but I live in Canada where old cars do not exist, the winter eats them after 12-13 years.

  i agree with jbmcb,

  whateva his idea was….

  Yeah, that would work if every single part of the car wasn’t breaking down. Stereo, AC, fan, power windows, seats, drive train, suspension, body… it all ages just as fast as the engine.

  Yes- because I want to drive my ‘91 Ford Exploder FOREVER. While we’re at it, why not attach a hose from my exhaust to the interior and put me out of my misery.