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Originally Posted by 02Pilot
Well, if the rest of it is worthwhile, dropping an engine in isn't the end of the world. You can take care of (or have the shop take care of) all the common issues (VCG, OFHG, water pump, thermostat, pan gasket) before it goes in and know you're good to go for many miles to come.
I've had a close to 30-year history with BMWs, and the neglected ones are always needier (yes, following the manufacturer OCI qualifies as neglect), but once you catch up on the deferred maintenance and fix the problems, you have something you know inside and out. Get a motor, drop it in, and drive on.
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Thanks for the encouragement, I'll know more about whether it's worthwhile when I get my first quote tomorrow. That particular shop quoted $1100 TO INSTALL COILOVERS ON HER F30, so I will probably be calling around to other places first thing in the morning. I'm almost embarrassed to go back to my indy here in Saint Pete after I didn't heed their warning!