In Louisiana a verble contract is binding, I'd go ask about it, if they wouldn't give it to me, some1 there would have to call the police. Cause it would get bad, I think u got an ok deal, the trans would make it a great deal. I think they prob sold it and made some more money off it. I bought my 5.3 out of an 05 avlanche for 600. Was a certified motor with 50k on it came with harness and all accessorys, and the brought it to my house.