Okay, you want a second opinion? Get a second opinion. But this time, go to a shop or person that specializes in tranny swaps. About.com is not exactly the ideal place to go and ask something like that. As for the cost, I'm not sure about that price, but it is not unheard of. Just to do an engine swap could run you around 2500 dollars. So it depends on who and where you go. I suggest you just shop around and don't go by what that person said.