2000 Lexus RX 300 Repair of donate?

2000 LEXUS RX 300
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CADAMS
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2000 Lexus RX 300 Automatic 107000 miles

This is my husband's car. Oil pump failed and engine locked up. Engine needs to be rebuilt. Cost through Lexus is $7,000. The car is only worth $7,000. Other than engine, car is in excellent condition. Should we just donate the car or is there a means of having it repaired at much less cost? Is there an organization that will pay us some value and rebuild the engine as a training tool for youths?

What is your advice?
Thank you.
Jan 7, 2010 at 3:23 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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A salvage engine would be much less expensive
Jan 7, 2010 at 3:29 PM
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