I've been looking around for a VQ30 since mine went out the door. I've been calling and looking at different junkyards, and the prices are ridiculous.

I remember a relative going out two or three years ago with $500 or $600 and putting a working car together from completely from junkyard parts.

Everyone wants at least $600 for a VQ30. It blows my mind. I can get a VQ30 with a 6-month warranty from a legit regional southwest company (providing parts mainly to reputable repair shops) for $600.

Nobody junkyard chumps want $600+ with their 2-week or 1-month warranty and scores of reviews on their failure to deliver even on that short promise. I don't ****ing get it.

The best deal I saw was a 119K for $400, and the next day when I had the money, it was gone. Still, it's ridiculous -- from a junkyard, with no guarantees, $250-$300 is fair. Perhaps experienced auto enthusiasts go about this some other way?

 

just get the vq35de and put in the max.

 

He said he wants to SAVE money. Lol

 

My local yard is $190 complete. And something less than $100 for just the engine.

 

Try Www.car-part.com.

 

EDIT: It looks like there are more $400 ones there now, but I'm looking to do better than buying something at depreciated retail.

EDIT 2: I just saw one for $375. If I can get it down to $300 with a trade, then I'll take. I'll post an update.

 

Someone in Glendale got to it before me.

 

lyoko, my buddy lives out in AZ...he "owns" NicoClub forums. I'll ask him if he knows of any good deals on motors out there

 

1. Buy a crashed Max with rear end or side damage
2. Take the motor
3. Part out the car
4. Profit