My cars motor already broke down 6months into buying it. Not even half way done paying it?

I'm a college student who is super tight for money. But I live in Co so I knew I had to buy a good car for the snow. So I bought a 2004 Ford Escape. I used it rarely, just to drive to school which is about 10min away. Or to see my parents which live 30min away. I took good care of it with oil changes and all of the basic maintenance since my brother & father are both mechanics. They inspected the car before we bought it & it all seemed swell. I was driving to my apt, one day and it just completely stopped. I took it to the dealership where I got it and they said I need a new motor… Which is ridiculous to me… Because they said they can't do anything at all to help… Is this seriously my situation? Like there's nothing I can do about this? Other than May for it myself somehow?! I appreciate your comments. Thanks

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