How much should it cost to replace head gasket

2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE
95,000 MILES
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TINKERBELL1957
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I took my car in because I wasn't getting heat and temp would go high but not into the red area. They told me that I needed a new intake gasket. It would be about $700. I didn't have the cash and they said go ahead and drive only when I had to and keep the coolant filled and check each time. Today I took to get it fixed, they now say I also have bad head gaskets. The price if now going to be $1900. Said the cooland was in the oil when they checked it. Do you think this is a fair price? Why woud this have happened?
Feb 14, 2012 at 12:02 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Go somewhere else and have your car diagnosed properly and also for a better price-
Feb 14, 2012 at 12:05 AM
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