1998 Buick Regal Replacing my '98 Regal engine. Is this a g

1998 BUICK REGAL
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BCHALKER
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1998 Buick Regal 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Price : $660 shipped (3.8L used, with intake/exhaiust manifold, 88k miles)
Mechanic install: $400

I'm having to replace my head-gasket blown Regal engine. I'm curious whether this is a reasonable price to pay for the "repair". Engine is through BasicCarParts.com...which leads to my second question:

Has anyone dealt with that company? I design websites, and am perfectly comfortable buying computers, music, etc. from online comapnies, but have never bought an engine from one. I wanted a local salvage yard to price, but none had even a 24-hour warranty or tested engine available.

Thanks
Bryan Chalker
Aug 25, 2009 at 3:28 PM
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BILLYMAC
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no not a bad price a little below average. i have bought several engines from these guys no complaints yet
Aug 31, 2009 at 7:46 PM
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