Engine work - fix or forget it?

[Knigh7s]

just wondering around ebay and came across this:
US $3,799.00 6VE1

6VE1 Crate on Ebay

[Groovium]

OK: I've done some homework and here's what I've found:

1. Rebuild: US Engines in Kent WA will rebuild the 3.5L, replace the crank and ship it back, with 8-year, 80,000 mi warranty, for $3695.00.
http://www.usenginesinc.com/index.html

2. Replace: Thanks, Knigh7s! The crated, new 3.5L from Ohio runs $3799.00, including shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-I...QQcmdZViewItem

3. DYI: Ahhh...I have many talents, but ubermechanische ain't one of them. However, I know lots of excellent mechanics here in Big Sur and have a line on a shop, so though I can't do the swap myself I have access to those who can.

4. Buy Intact: I'm only getting $8500.00 from the insurance company for my late Protege, and any other monies are hypothetical until the check clears :-). That puts me out of the running for the low-mileage vehicles. I could stretch my budget, but right now I'm feeding other obsessions as well ;-) I shoulda contacted ArdmanA sooner!

It looks like I can get gofather's VX, and get it back on the road, for under $8000.00, if there's no other glitches. What do you all think?
http://www.illuminateyoursoul.com/vx/vx4sale.html