Major Repairs, how do we time for budget?

This didn't really answer the question. The shop we got the estimate from is really honest too. All the prices are in line (and some cheaper) than the estimates on this site. Need advice on prioritization prior to going to another shop. If someone can answer this it would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

It won't be easy to prioritize without a first hand inspection and knowing the conditions, and that's the key thing. We need to see what's going on. If a shop has average or low prices it doesn't mean they don't try to sell you unnecessary parts or services. If your shop is honest, they should tell you which repair is high priority and which isn't. I never throw an estimate to a client and tell him/her: "here is what you need, cost this much and come back when you have the money." I always explain what and why does it need in which order. How dirty the fluids are, is there a shifting problem? Why would it need a 3 step fuel service, is there a performance issue? Is the water pump leaking, or they just wants to replace it with the timing belt ? What's with the CV axle? Is it falling apart, making noise when turning or just swings out grease? This 2.2 engine is FREEWHEELING, which means if your timing belt breaks no piston-to-valve damage occurs, you will get hit with a towing fee, but not with a $$$$ cylinder head or engine block job, so if the CV axle falling a part, or there is a shift quality issue, perhaps a leaking water pump, than go for those repairs, but a second opinion never hurts (in my opinion). Zee

Thanks that helped.