It really is a gamble nowadays, most of those gearboxes have been through hell and back. While this forum isn't overly active, a good majority of people still seem to be from SoCal, and I'd imagine someone has one in confirmed good shape lying around. I'd think you'd be less likely to be duped by someone on here selling a worn out transmission rather than hitting a partout from a stranger or something.
On the east coast, [assumedly] good transmissions go for about $300-600 depending on the seller.
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