Yea I've only had 1 trans rebuilt in the past for a 88 K5 Blazer I had I paid like $1000 for it and it was great but I don't have the connection anymore. I was thinking of getting a used one also but I'd be hella pissed if the trans slipped or was worse then mine and it is a possibility I'd say find a car with low mileage but that means nothing it's all about if it was drove good or not. How much did you're local guy charge you? And BTW nice regal very clean it would look awesome with black rims IMO but I appreciate the clean, stock look!