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Originally Posted by Coastr
Lots of guys with 1972 Ts took this advice and went to 2.7s and 3.0s. Later they realised the lost value was far greater than the cash saved. Fix the motor that belongs to the car, it’s not a Camry.
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It makes me smile when people post a quote and then reply as though they never read it.
My logic and your characterization are not cohesive. I didn't suggest moving to another model. He could just buy another 3.0 car (same as before) and your analogy becomes bunk. (i.e. the 72T guy bought another 72T)
But to be honest the logic of the argument has nothing to do with the model of the car. I don't care if the PO buys a 72T or a "Camry" - its still a measure of opportunity cost. We are not measuring the end value of the car he is buying.
What is the value of the rebuild in dollars (time, headaches, parts, aggravation, worry, screw ups) ? What is that number?
Now compare that number to the difference between selling the car and buying another one (to keep it simple - the same one- so no lost in "future" investment).
Which amount is lesser?
Pick that number.
Emotion, risk and passion are inconsequential as (I agree with you) you cannot predict that from this decision. i.e. your analogy. So DONT factor that in.