I might be dreaming but I know its notimpossible, my daughter lives in Hampton Va. She has a 2010 PontiacVibe with a 2.4 automatic which is a re-badged Toyota Matrix, wellaccording the the AAA approved shop that towed it in the supposedlybullet proof Toyota engine which has had normal maintenance is blownat 75,000 miles.
They are got two estimates of $4200 &&5500 for a used replacement engine installed which I think iskinda high.
Used engines with comparable miles canbe $1000 to $1500 on car-part.com and All Data lists 16-19 hrs to R&Rthe engine, which at $100 an hour is still less than 2 grand add ittogether and I get $3500. what am I missing.
So if anybody knows a Good, Honest andAffordable Mechanic/Shop in the area I'd appreciate it.
I may just go and get it with a towdolly and put one in myself.