NEED HELP please

2004 FORD FOCUS
150,000 MILES
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MANN409
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i'm looking at a 04 ford focus the person said the car threw a rod! what does that mean and about how much would it be to fix?
Jun 19, 2011 at 1:35 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Start looking for a different car. So much repair work is involved you might as well rebuild the entire engine.
Jun 19, 2011 at 1:52 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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This might be a deal!

Offer 'em $100, if the rest of the car is in great shape!

Then do the repairs...You can get a rebuilt engine from auto parts store, You can find a reasonable shop to install it.

The Medic
Jun 19, 2011 at 4:18 AM
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