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post Jul 29, 2008 - 2:32 AM
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I have a 94 ST and called a place near me that has a low mileage 3S-GTE for $1900. Seeing as how I have the ST and alot more work is required, he told me he would do it for $5500. Isnt $3600 for labor a bit much? I am sure I could buy the engine and find someone else to do it alot cheaper, but I also want it done right though. Thoughts?
 
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post Jul 29, 2008 - 11:29 AM
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I second everything lagos said.
Also, do not get involved in a swap if you're on a tight budget. wink.gif


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post Jul 29, 2008 - 11:33 AM
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QUOTE (snapshotgt @ Jul 29, 2008 - 12:29 PM) *
I second everything lagos said.
Also, do NOT get involved in a swap if you're on a tight budget. wink.gif

Fixed - I'm sure that's what you meant. We all remember what happened to you kindasad.gif


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post Jul 29, 2008 - 12:02 PM
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QUOTE (DEATH @ Jul 29, 2008 - 11:33 AM) *
QUOTE (snapshotgt @ Jul 29, 2008 - 12:29 PM) *
I second everything lagos said.
Also, do NOT get involved in a swap if you're on a tight budget. wink.gif

Fixed - I'm sure that's what you meant. We all remember what happened to you kindasad.gif


That is correct, do not. Edited my post. +1 for typos.


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Posts in this topic
- mbell75   3S-GTE swap for $5500?   Jul 29, 2008 - 2:32 AM
- - 95st-celica   if you can get it droped in for $5500 into an...   Jul 29, 2008 - 2:42 AM
|- - mbell75   QUOTE (95st-celica @ Jul 29, 2008 ...   Jul 29, 2008 - 3:04 AM
- - j0e_p3t   does your guy seriously know what he's doing? ...   Jul 29, 2008 - 3:19 AM
- - devilsden97   u say 3600$ labor, but u have to keep in mind...   Jul 29, 2008 - 8:38 AM
- - lagos   Parts alone will cost you around 4grand. Especiall...   Jul 29, 2008 - 11:10 AM
- - snapshotgt   I second everything lagos said. Also, do not get ...   Jul 29, 2008 - 11:29 AM
|- - DEATH   QUOTE (snapshotgt @ Jul 29, 2008 - 12...   Jul 29, 2008 - 11:33 AM
|- - snapshotgt   QUOTE (DEATH @ Jul 29, 2008 - 11:33 ...   Jul 29, 2008 - 12:02 PM
|- - snapshotgt   QUOTE (DEATH @ Jul 29, 2008 - 11:33 ...   Jul 29, 2008 - 12:05 PM
- - joehernandez   just do it like me, i am saving money, at least 7...   Jul 29, 2008 - 11:42 AM
- - DEATH   tell me about it Listen to us -we've all had...   Jul 29, 2008 - 12:16 PM
- - mbell75   What kind of problems? I am not overly concerned a...   Jul 29, 2008 - 3:25 PM
- - bccentaur3   Make sure the shop that is doing your swap knows h...   Jul 29, 2008 - 9:47 PM
- - goferris   a lot of people have also recomended to do it your...   Jul 31, 2008 - 8:55 PM
|- - mbell75   QUOTE (goferris @ Jul 31, 2008 - 8:5...   Aug 2, 2008 - 5:40 PM
- - CelicaST_CALI   do it   Aug 2, 2008 - 7:00 PM
- - Dr_Tweak   $5500 is pretty cheap if it includes everythi...   Aug 2, 2008 - 10:40 PM
- - mbell75   So is the 4A-GZE swap cheaper and easier? How much...   Aug 3, 2008 - 7:47 PM
- - Dr_Tweak   It's marginally cheaper and easier but it...   Aug 4, 2008 - 4:52 PM


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