Am I getting screwed
Race Director
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From: Virginia
I have one I have no use for.
I'm guessing the mechanic saw the solid trans crossmember and got freaked out.
If I wanted yet another C3 for driving fun, I'd prefer no engine to non running engine. I'd swap in what I want, and not feel obligated to store the old one. The fact that it is already a manual is huge.
Sell it quick before the market tanks.
I'm guessing the mechanic saw the solid trans crossmember and got freaked out.
If I wanted yet another C3 for driving fun, I'd prefer no engine to non running engine. I'd swap in what I want, and not feel obligated to store the old one. The fact that it is already a manual is huge.
Sell it quick before the market tanks.
Last edited by Bikespace; Sep 7, 2023 at 06:32 PM.
Safety Car
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From: los altos hills california
I wouldn't say you are getting badly screwed but you need a knowledgeable motorhead buddy to physically go over to the shop with you and talk things over. Once he's committed to some actual work you are at his mercy.
Drifting
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From: Loud, Raw and Dangerous 1968 327 4S in Southern California
Then you could get the "you also need this" to the price and you wait a year for it to be done and then it is not running right. I vote to sell the car as is with bad engine, it's quicker and fewer headaches.
Burning Brakes
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2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Wayyy too much money just to swap an engine. That’s wild. He must charge several hundred per hour of labor.
But if you’re going to sell it anyways,
I would try to sell it as is. Paying $5k for a used motor is not money you would recoup
But if you’re going to sell it anyways,
I would try to sell it as is. Paying $5k for a used motor is not money you would recoup
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6th Gear
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Thank you guys for all the responses! The second after that call with him I just had a very bad feeling and knew the swap didn't matter wether it was manual or automatic. I guess on monday you guys will see the car posted on the for sale forum 
