CL9 Accord Euro Airconditioner Compressor Needs Replacing

Greetings

As the subject title suggests, my airconditioner poohed itself last week. Just been told by Honda Servicing that it's going to cost $3700 to replace. I'm in shock. This was my first new NEW car purchase. I've never had any problems with airconditioners in any of my cars in 20 years. This car has done 60,000km and is 18 months out of warranty.

Has anyone else had a similar problem? I'm thinking for that price I'll sell the car and buy another one.

Cheers

Deborah