Cracked Head e91 320i - worth?

[Cracked320 0]

Firstly, sorry that this has to be my first post here - have read many threads here and have often been assisted by reading your thoughts and repair explanations. 

once again I need a bit of help. After owning a 2007 e91 320i station wagon for four months I have just had a mechanic tell me that there is a small crack in the head gasket that will require an engine swap at an estimated cost of $5700. I do not want to go forward with this as it's simply not worth it for us. 

From what I have read it seems a new engine for this car will cost about $1600 - it seems to me that there is a good chunk of change to be made for the person who has the skill and time to engine swap themselves. (Not me) 

we have been offered $2000 as a trade in and my gut says we should be able to get more with a private sale, any ideas how much? 

Other car info:

just had new thermostat, new coolant housing, recent radiator swap, 158,000 (approx) ks, I drive, great clean body and very tidy interior for its k's. 

ANY help here much appreciated!

 

[zero 1162]

Is it the n46 motor?

 

If so, trade the car in as quick as you can and buy a six cylinder

[Cracked320 0]

1 hour ago, Cracked320 said:

4 minutes ago, zero said:

Is it the n46 motor?

 

If so, trade the car in as quick as you can and buy a six cylinder

Yup, It is the n46. I have decided that I will be getting rid of the car (knowing what I now know about this motor.) just wondering whether it is worth more than $2k as everything else on the car is perfect.

 

[qube 3570]

It is definitely worth more than 2k but not a whole lot more.

 

I have a nice 325i (6 cylinder engine) E91 wagon for sale if you are interested. a good alternative to the problematic 4 cylinder engine 320i model.