[jdlowery]

My wife finally killed the SUV. It was just a matter of time. I bought it new in 2003 and the current engine has a little over 250,000 miles on it. About a month ago the wife tells me that the oil light indicator is on. I check it out and find that there is no oil. Hmm. I don't notice any leaks so where did the oil go? I fill it with oil and the light goes off and everything seems fine. About a week after that the wife tells me that the VTM light is on and it's running rough. She takes it to our local shop and they tell her she needs a new engine. We tow it to the dealer for a second opinion and Acura agrees that we need a new long block. So, we're talking a couple of thousand dollars to repair a 10 year old car. Probably not worth it. The wife moves on to a new CRV so she's happy. In the mean time I have a car parked outside my house that needs a new engine. What are my options?
Sell the car as is (mechanics special).
Repair the car then sell it (financially doesn't make senses).
Donate the car (take a tax write off).
Part it out (more work than I want).

Any other suggestions?

Thanks