The ultimate decision rests with $$ vs. time/knowledge/tools. I work on my Raider to save money, unless I have no time. The shop quote sounds like book rate + parts, not too bad a quote in my recent experience.


1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya