IMS Bearing Repair

How can I get my car fixed? I am a disabled Vietnam Veteran and because of that I am on a very limited income. It took me forever to save up the money to buy my 2002 911 Cabriolet. Now they want almost as much as I paid for the car, to fix the engine, all because of one bearing.. The car had 77,000 miles on it, when I purchased it and now has almost 81,000 miles on it. That sure isn't a very good return on my investment. I would have been better of had I totaled it.