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[quote=Anonymous]I have a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (original owner) with an engine light that won't stay off (I think there's a coolant leak, but I've thrown too much money at the problem with no resolution that I've given up) and a rear window that has a bum regulator and the window slides down on its own. I was quoted $500 to get that fixed, which I clearly didn't do because that's a ridiculous price. No other issues that are unresolved that I'm aware of.

Two dealers have offered me $500 and $300 for the car as a trade-in.

WWYD? Make the window repair and try to get the coolant issue resolved by another mechanic, and then try to sell it privately or just dump it as a trade in? I can probably negotiate it up to $1000 and $800, respectively. Or would someone buy it as is for more than $1,000? KBB value as a trade in is $1500, private $3000, FWIW.

I've put a lot of money into it this last year with a new battery and a new computer (2! the first one failed but the first was under warranty so I only had to buy one). I'm irritated but realistic about not getting top dollar at a non-Jeep dealer. Thanks![/quote]

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