OK - just heard back from my mechanic. The car is ready! Total cost is $7,200 includes the engine and labor. He was surprised that the engine came with the water pump so I saved a few $ there (list on the water pump is $500). He did also change out the starter as it does have 90k miles and changing one is labor intensive if the engine is still in. So with the access he had, he went ahead and did it.
I asked that he code ASS off and he will try to complete that prior to me picking it up tomorrow morning.
He reiterated that he was surprised about the cost of the new engine - $3,300 from his local BMW dealership. He was expecting at minimum double that and probably more. He test drove it and said the car feels great.
Looking forward to getting her back!!
Thanks,
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