I'm not Mazda savvy YET, I need a motor for my car and fast. I'm becoming frustrated as I don't know how to go about finding one and not being taken advantage of due to my lack of knowledge. You know, like being convinced I need muffler bearings lol. I can not afford to take it to a full on shop. But I found a guy that will put in my motor as a side job. I just need to bring him the car and the motor. AND I dealing with a $1000. budget for the motor. Any suggestions?
2010 Mazda 3 - 2.5 hatchback, 6 speed manual transmission.

 

I see some on ebay between $600 and $1200