Should i replace my engine

2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
165,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GEORGEMHOME
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Should i replace the engine on my 2003 toyota highlander V6 4x4 which died at 165000 miles. I can get a used motor with 90kmiles and install at $4200. The car is ain decent shape otherwise.
Apr 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Get a second opinion. Some salvage yards will install their used engines. $4200.00 seems awfully high. It might be less expensive to have your engine rebuilt. Another thought, if you can wait a few weeks, is to look for a community college with an Automotive program. We were always looking for live work to give the kids real-world experience. They are well-supervised and conscientious. You'll pay for parts and a little labor but the trade-off is you'll have to wait until what you need fits what they're currently teaching.
Apr 10, 2011 at 6:20 PM
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