is this a good deal?, motor and install Options

[celicaluva79]

found a mechanic that is found me a 7afe with 119000 miles. He said the motor and install would be 1250 dollars. Is this a good deal?

[krom8]

I'd say that's a good deal if he does a good job. It sounds like he's charging around $500 for labor. Make sure that price includes a warranty on parts AND labor. I once had a non-rebuilt engine put in a Chevy and they charged me $2500 and did a real ****ty job.

[zfjohnson07]

i think thats a little high, i found an engine in texas with about 110k for around 500 and if labor is 500 it would put it around $1000. do it yourself! might as well cant be that hard to do.

[krom8]

I think you could put it in yourself too, it would save you money and you could learn so much by getting in there and getting dirty.

[Special_Edy]

The labor at a reputable mechanic shop would be double what this guy is asking. Expect to pay $1500-$2500 in labor and $1000-$3000 for an engine

[Smaay]

thats alot of miles with no history on them. if you can pull your own engine and rebuild it like in my guide you will be golden

[zfjohnson07]

i just found a 7afe with 80000 for 400 and would be 200 to put it in. thats a deal!



edit--

yeah diy i just started working on mine got all the bolts hoses and whatever i had in it off, its not that hard so far, tomorrow i will try to pull it out. and put the used engine in it. and then i might try to rebuild the one i take out. very simple! but make sure you take pictures of everythign, i on the other hand have a 94 and 97 celica ill just look at for help

This post has been edited by zfjohnson07: Jun 20, 2012 - 8:37 PM