In the last year I have acquired 4 Montys and a Raider for less than $3500. Thanks to all who gave me $$ for parts, still.... I have replaced the radiator, fan clutch, transmission, clutch and flywheel, shocks, belts, front window, seats, tune up parts, exhaust manifold, rear brake shoes, emergency brake handle, wheel cylinders, starter, driveshafts, fuel tank, dented skid plates, front and rear wheel studs, grill, headlights, Superwinch hubs, and a slew of other things by myself. My parts cost for new parts is less than $500. The shop labor I've saved lets me eat lunch out every day. Some parts are more tricky to replace than others, but come on. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> Unless you have the $$ to blow on overpriced labor, I don't know. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />