04 Pilot, need to replace the engine and transmission... local dealers suggest me trade in and buy the new 2015. I found the average shared prices in autopriceshare are around $27000 for 2015 LX 2WD, around $3000 off MSRP. It is acceptable for me.
The current problem is that the dealer give me a low trading price for my 04 pilot $4000...
Someone here may experienced some similar situations before. In you opinion, replace an engine or buy a new 2015, which option is better?

 

whats wrong with your current engine and transmission?

 

Dealer will always tell you to trade...thats how they stay in business.

What is the condition of the rest of the car?

Why does the drive train need replaced? and who told you this? Usually the dealer will tell you anything to sell you a new car.

Will the car be reliable as a whole after the drive train is replaced considering the condition of the rest of the car?

Can you afford a new car?

In many cases it comes down to, yes a drive train is expensive up front but pays for itself after 4-5 months of making loan payments on a new car that you dont really need.

If your current car is in bad enough shape, trade it. Maybe consider a slightly used newer pilot rather than brand new.

Take the car out of the dealership and drive it to your local mom and pop mechanics shop and ask for a diagnosis and estimate. You'll be surprised most of the times to find your car is fine or repairs are less than half of what the dealer quoted.

Keep us posted as to what you decided