$1500 for head gasket seems pretty steep, even if they have to plane the head.
It depends on the condition of the rest of the vehicle really. According to KBB the vehicle is worth $2500-$5000 depending on condition and accessories. If you have been putting money into it lately or it has been acting up before this it might be time to let her go. This doesn't even take into account what other damage may have been done to the engine when it overheated. Impossible to say until the head comes off.
Unfortunately, when swapping engines you never know what your getting until it's too late. You might be fine or you might end up with another nightmare. Not everyone will warrant used parts.
Hope this helps, lol.
It depends on the condition of the rest of the vehicle really. According to KBB the vehicle is worth $2500-$5000 depending on condition and accessories. If you have been putting money into it lately or it has been acting up before this it might be time to let her go. This doesn't even take into account what other damage may have been done to the engine when it overheated. Impossible to say until the head comes off.
Unfortunately, when swapping engines you never know what your getting until it's too late. You might be fine or you might end up with another nightmare. Not everyone will warrant used parts.
Hope this helps, lol.