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My husband’s car engine dies last week, and we have been trying to find an affordable used replacement engine. It’s a 2005 Mazda 6, and the engines have ranged in price from 00 to 00 for the same mileage. Is it like other things where you get what you pay for as far as quality goes?

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   Pricing used parts is a difficult one. Yes, part of it is getting what you pay for. Some yards have a core price built in (meaning that they do not take the junk engine you are replacing) while others in the price are including the core price (if you don’t have a engine to trade the price goes up). How much prep time goes into the part also comes into play. A greasy uncleaned engine costs less then one that has been cleaned up. Another thing that changes the prices is that some engines come with the accessories still on it. So not only are you buying the motor, but also the alternator, power steering pump and maybe even the AC compressor.
   To confuse you even more here is a link if you have not tried it.

   Comment by Old Man Dirt — April 25, 2010 @ 6:39 pm

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   not all engines are the same..

   Comment by mer_359 — April 25, 2010 @ 6:39 pm

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   the cheapest engine is probably damaged. A lot of low cost engine warehouses will not store them properly and you can end up with a damaged oil pan, which will eventually cause engine failure.

   If you want to save money, go look at the cheapest personally and if you see something damaged from improper storage or shipping, you can ask for a lower price. You can usually fix things like that yourself by getting a new oil pan with the money you save (or any slightly damaged part)

   I would get one somewhere in between just because i’ll feel secure about its quality.

   Comment by Eduardo S — April 25, 2010 @ 6:39 pm

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   If the mileage is the same, look at the color of the oil on the dipstick and look into the oil filler on the valve cover to see if the motor parts inside look clean or sludged up. Caramel colored oil is good, black is no good. Barter for the best price. Get it cheaper for cash instead of a check.

   Comment by thebax2006 — April 25, 2010 @ 6:39 pm

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   Depends what comes with it. Maybe one is a short block(that is just the block with the pistons and crankshaft) and the other might be a long block(includes the former plus the head, fuel system, and other nick nacks.
   Then again, maybe they don’t know their prices.
   Never go by oil color. "Have you ever heard of an "oil change"? Nuff said.

   Comment by Xavwieztsky — April 25, 2010 @ 6:39 pm

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