Synthetic +, premium gas+

You new car will like you.

Grayson looks great!

I had an engine shipped from a yard in California to NJ. I think shipping was around $300. It was one of two engines I had found at the time. The other was way closer to me in NJ. Other terms made CA engine more appealing. (Mostly lower mileage).

I had my engine shipped from Specialized German in Rancho Cordova, Ca. Not so far from New Mexico. Reach out. They may be able to help. I dealt with Marco. Good guy.

The other place I found an engine was Leesville Automotive in Edison? Or maybe Elizabeth, N.J. Leesville had an excellent reputation with my local independent mechanic. But shipping from N.J. could be steep. Leesville was more expensive for a higher mileage engine, but had a better guarantee which i...

Personally, I'd avoid it because of well-known 2001-2002 model year transmission issues (or do some research and use those issues as a bargaining chip). Black interior in the south could be a deal breaker, but I guess you could try heat-rejecting window film. Note: I have only read about this stuff....

I also believe there is heat rejecting film that has little or no tint from some cursory research.

Tell the owner you'll need a half hour test drive.

You guys are amazing. Prouder than ever to be a long term member of this forum.

Sometimes you just have to kiss a lot of frogs. In my area I'll bet the XCs outsold the Vs 3:1. High soccer mom concentration. Specific model, I would argue, is less important than service history and condition. Find a good one that's been cared for and it can be a treat. Your maintenance costs on A...