[Rebel1]

Nigel, Firstly. I am not the spokesman for those who purchased an L76.

The reason I am responding is that I work very irregular hours and am here mostly during the day when you post.

With regard to a benchmark. I have already given that to you. I freely nominated the $6500.00 that was the base price of the crate engine. I freely nominated my supplier. And freely gave you a name to contact.

You have already gained from this advise as you were able to call Holmart to confirm the selling price. Whilst I am aware what a couple of others have paid for the whole "kit and kaboodle" the amounts varied depending on the bits and pieces each of us wanted.

The base engine price is/was the major difference in price. The other bits and pieces are straight off the dealers price list less any discount you can negotiate.

Now....you posted a price of $7000.00. I merely suggested that they were selling for less elsewhere. You have now confirmed this as fact.

Frankly, When I purchased mine there were some on here who thought the price would get cheaper. My choice was to hold off to try and save a dollar but risk missing out. My choice was to purchase whilst they were available.

There were also others who were investigating the possibility of a purchase at the same time and many of us chatted privately with regard to costs. I have no doubt that either LS2 or L98's are going to come onto the market at some time and maybe I'll kick myself for not holding out for an LS2.

You purchased an engine and seem to have paid a slight premium. Now you have changed your mind and wish to dispose of that engine. The open market will pay you what it feels the engine is worth. Lets hope you find some-one who missed out on one of the L76 from Holmart or WASP.

Cheers