1989 Volkswagen Jetta Re: will not start

Engine Mechanical problem
1989 Volkswagen Jetta 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My daughter was driving to work, and the check engine light flash on and off quickly a few times and the car died. Since she bought the car there has been nothing but issues, well the car did have over 320,000 km on it and now it nearly had 400,000.

She brought her car to her mechanic, and they told her that the engine is gone and it will cost between 1500 and 2400 depending on other things they find.

Bottom line is they first offered 500 for her car, but the body is in excellent shape and the interior is really good with a functional sunroof, so l called and made a offer of 750 which they agreed to, however before we do anything is this worth it, need your advise please and thank you, Catlo