MacBook pro died and not even 2 years old?

Has any else been told the main logic board is dead? With an over $1000 replace fee...
Can I at least send it in for parts and get a discount on a new computer?
No explanation on how it died, because apple doesn't know, just that it isn't liquid damage or power surge.. Spent $150 just to find out that I either need to spend over a grand on repair or just get a new computer .. This MacBook was 'made' online with bigger hard drive ect ect.. So sad :(
Does anyone have any insight or help?.. Suppose I should have spent the extra $400 on apple care .. I just didn't think after spending over $2000 on a laptop that it wouldn't even last at least 3 years.. Especially with everyone saying that apple is the best!
I'm really disappointed and feel that maybe I shouldn't replace my MacBook with an apple product.
Sorry if this question is blunt but it's my third time writing it on an iPhone with a lag and then decided to wipe my previous questions before I could post them :/
Thank you for any help :)

Hi Clinton,
Thanks for your reply. This is what was included and I think per part its not unfair:
Item Number
Description
Price
Amount Due
Customer KBB
661-5868
Display Clamshell, Glossy
£ 188.00
£ 188.00
661-6158
Board, Logic, 2.4 Ghz
£ 315.00
£ 315.00
S1490LL/A
Hardware Repair Labor
£ 24.00
£ 24.00
VAT
£ 105.40
Total
£ 527.00
£ 632.40
It just seems strange that so much has gone wrong with such a young, and expensive machine.
Cheers
anne

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