MN Shops

98blueTi · #1 (**permalink**) 06-05-2005, 05:23 PM

Anydoby know of any shops here in MN that will do a good engine swap for a reasonable price??

GotThrottle · #2 (**permalink**) 06-05-2005, 06:04 PM

There aren't many BMW shops to begin with. I think "Orr Auto" near St. Louis Park is a good place to start from. Cheaper than a dealer, but still not cheap. They are an independant BMW/European shop.

Other than that, many auto shops will swap motors, etc, but I wouldn't trust them with a European engine swap since the vast majority of cars in this state are American-only. (Sad.) But if it's an older car, things will be much easier.

Oh, "Sears Import Auto" would also do a good job, but they are a Mercedes/BMW dealer. I normally buy my parts from them. My buddy crashed his E36 M3 into a wall and had them rebuild the car to stock spec. Did a VERY good job. Motorwerks BMW is another place, but I just don't trust them.

98blueTi · #3 (**permalink**) 06-14-2005, 07:59 AM

i have heard of orr auto before i should try there because i dont want to go to a dealer the prices there are so high its unbelievable. I think thery wanted like 300 bucks just for an oil change so i just did it myself.