[sozaysven]

my 2006 C4 has 28,000 miles on it and I was just told by mechanic that cylinder 5 is scored and un-savable without a rebuild. Somewhere deep down I knew this was the call I was going to get when I dropped it off because I brought it in with the following symptoms. Oil consumption seemed a little high, drivers side exhaust tip is blackened, cylinder 5 spark plug is black and gummy. Engine made a ticking noise.
So I guess my two options are rebuild and replace motor.
Looking for advice...
Estimated rebuild costs?
Best way to source a motor if I go that route?
Sell car? and best way? how to get it to the right person who will get the most value from it, i.e. a racer who wants to upgrade parts of the motor anyway and this is a cheaper way to start.
A hug would be great.
Thanks,
Adam