Hmm so i guess i will just go ahead and get it repaired and continue using it for another year or two.. as i know all the faults of the car and what things have been repaired... going for another secondhand there would be more uncertainties.. besides it would cost at least 2-3 times my repair cost.. so for now i think i should stic to the car for a few years and offload it or scrap it for whatever value i can after that...

Thank for your insights acchabaccha, Angelo...

By the way any idea if we can get done the similar repair reliably for cheaper from outside as the dealership pricing is a bit too high i feel...

Your views??