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Not sure, but when I was looking I found a 1999 3.4 cab with 141k miles for $9999 running, drove pretty ok too
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It is in good shape otherwise but can�t test items like the transmission.
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I would pay 4-5k and find a good used engine to throw in....you should be able to get that done for about 10-12K.
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I was using the original engine from the car as the core for my (now Blue Chip's) 3.8L build so I was very happy with the outcome.
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I am looking at a roller and wondering what a good value would be. One car I found is a 2002 c2 manual coupe with around 140k on it (supposed IMS Failure). It is in good shape otherwise but can�t test items like the transmission. No special options like areo or sport seats, just a standard car. What do you think it would be worth?
Agreed. My experience is $5-6K depending on overall condition for a '99-00 vintage 996 with a blown engine.
Keep in mind, this probably isn't the bargain that it initially seems - the engines are what cost a ton when you try to save these cars. You could get lucky with a salvage engine (for $6-8K), but if you go for a rebuilt or improved engine, you're in for a shocker on price. If you can't do the work yourself, plan on those labor costs (edit: I meant to swap out the old engine for the new one). Even if you do all the work yourself, once you replace all the deferred maintenance items and miscellaneous parts, a $6K roller quickly turns into a $15K driver before you do any performance or cosmetic upgrades.
Unless you love the satisfaction of having saved a 996 by doing it yourself (which I do), I think smart money is to buy a running 996 that is already in good shape. They're all over the place ranging from $15K to low 20's. You may not get a one owner garage queen for that money, but you're stepping into a lot fewer unknowns and variables. Then spend your money and wrenching time doing whatever degree of maintenance and upgrades you are into.
Labor is a small portion of the engine rebuilding. Parts alone, built right with nickies and new pistons and all new internals will be in the 15k range. Someone here has a rebuild package for 10k. That would be something to explore.
I would pay 4-5k and find a good used engine to throw in....you should be able to get that done for about 10-12K. But truth of the matter, you should look at it as a project to do something different. Otherwise its almost not worth it.
Slakker knows what he's doing. I agree it can be done. There are high millege cars out there in really good condition. I would always check first on the condition.
FSI did the work and Jake was very active during the auction. I think these were the two main factors for the value it brought. I was using the original engine from the car as the core for my (now Blue Chip's) 3.8L build so I was very happy with the outcome.
