Total gamble...It may end up with a big rubber band as a wind upgnat wrote: ↑Sat May 26, 2018 6:36 am Since it's a HI car, is it too soon for a "fire sale" joke?
Feel bad for the PO, but I've been there. I dumped a car for $500 over a $30 part after I had spent $8k on it in the preceding 6 months. At some point enough is enough.
I know we talk about parting as an option, but is that still true for a car in HI? Don't they get screwed in shipping costs to/from the mainland and I'd expect a more limited market there on the islands too.
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A lil' burn on your toast can be easily scrapped off. I predict it's something straightforward that can be repaired ... maybe not cheap... but will be fixed. My gut feeling is the engine is still good. However, there is a slight chance the group that did the latest service did something wrong or the Dad's kid did something gravely wrong. But as others have mentioned, you could easily get your $5K back by parting it out or reselling it as a roller. Funny thing, it looks like my car. I miss those Carrera II BBS wheels!
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I'll be straight up here Bill... I thought I got a slammin' great deal on my 996, but if you get this car checked out and it turns out to be something simple, then I'll be the first to admit we've all witnessed the deal of the century in the Porsche world!
I wish you all the best! Keep us all posted... we're rootin' for ya!
I wish you all the best! Keep us all posted... we're rootin' for ya!
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Thanks for the well wish's...I am expecting the worst though, that way it won't hurt so bad in the beginning. Stay tuned!b3freak wrote: ↑Sat May 26, 2018 10:01 am I'll be straight up here Bill... I thought I got a slammin' great deal on my 996, but if you get this car checked out and it turns out to be something simple, then I'll be the first to admit we've all witnessed the deal of the century in the Porsche world!
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The deed is done and I now own a useless 996 for $4K...Lord what have I done?
The bad news is he did try and start it when he got home, only to hear the horrific sounds!
The bad news is he did try and start it when he got home, only to hear the horrific sounds!
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He tried to start it again??? Oh goodness.... Whhhhyyyy!!!!
Based on the worst case scenario...
The next step is to decide what direction you want to take based on how much you want to dump into it. Personally, I would take a deep breath now that you own it and send it to a trusted Porsche shop there on the island for a full evaluation. I would think you have about three options if the engine needs to be rebuilt - 1.) Porsche short block 2.) Full reconstruction 3.) Used engine
You're looking at about $10,000 - $25,000 IMHO
Now, if the "noise" is over exaggerated by the previous owner, there is a slight chance that it could be something less expensive to resolve, but based on the new evidence so far, my initial thoughts were wrong. But I'm still hoping the best for YOU.
Keep us updated on the progress.
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$4k! Chump change! See what you got fix it enjoy it. It looks good in the pics. Anybody on the island that works on 'em?
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No one I trust.
Been talking to JR about it, we'll see...Stay Tuned!
Been talking to JR about it, we'll see...Stay Tuned!
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Man and here I am actively hunting a roller down. Best of luck, Bill. I'll definitely be following this one. This could end up being a great deal for you.
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How much you wanna spend. Got a nice coupe in roller price range on craigslist with a rebuilt title at 90K. Run.. Mk2.Dr_Strangelove (whew!) wrote: ↑Mon May 28, 2018 11:20 am Man and here I am actively hunting a roller down. Best of luck, Bill. I'll definitely be following this one. This could end up being a great deal for you.
He had it listed for $11,900, but just recently raised his price. Looks like it has a few "minor" problems.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/ ... 73281.html