New engine in 97 GTV

Hi all,

I bought a fantastic used 2.0 GTV about 6 weeks ago with 65k on the
clock. Then, the huge smile that I'd been carrying aorund for the past
few weeks was promptly wiped from my face when a conn rod failed and
ended up destroying the engine block

I've found a recon engine, £1200 fully fitted.

My question is, is it worth it? Is this just another unreliable Alfa
story that I keep hearing and am I going to have something else happen
in a few thousand miles?

And, if I do have a new engine put in will it add any notable value to
the car?

I only paid £3k for the car in the first place, but I do truly love
driving it however the continuous ramblings of my wife and friends
telling me to buy something sensible like a Ford are beginning to take
there toll.

So, can anyone give me some reassurance that replacing the engine is a
sensible option

Cheers,

T