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YOUR RESEARCH02 C4S with rebuilt engine
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Replace (bearings, injectors?)
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-rebuild list: what parts did they replace (bearings, injectors?)
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Curious to get y'all's opinion on a rebuild vs replaced engine?
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-how many oil changes since the rebuild (5k mi or 6mo)
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Always wanted a blue widebody 996. What do y'all think of this example?
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ngId=570163057
Should I be concerned about this?
Prices for lower mileage 4s models are rapidly rising so high 30s, even low 40s seems to be the current sweet spot for well optioned/maintained 996 4s. Great to have the IMS Solution installed but who did the rebuild? Receipts available? Lapis blue is very nice. Here is your build sheet in case you don't know what all the build codes mean. This car doesn't seem to have many options, wish it had factory sports exhaust as the sound is awesome. Best of luck.
https://vinanalytics.com/car/WP0AA29962S623306/
Get the receipts for the rebuild, search RL for the shop name and see if anything comes up. You can probably post the receipt here as well and get some opinions on whether you should be concerned. A rebuild in and of itself is not a reason to be concerned. As always, a PPI is your friend.
Yea, beautiful low-mileage C4S with rebuilt-engine & LN Solution... Best combo possible if done by reputable/approved shops, was it Callas Rennsport in Torrance CA by any chance? Worth looking into this one if you are serious on buying it... Cheers,
Beautiful car. The color is stunning. High end of the 996.2 na range with stock 3.6 hp. Stock exhaust note. Previously mentioned low option list. If the rebuild done right and the eyeball test and drive are good, make your offer. But also have the cha-ching meter running in your head as you price what you need/want to still do to the car to make it yours.
Regardless the price, here's what I would look for:
-rebuilder: how many engines do they build in a year? reputation?
-rebuild list: what parts did they replace (bearings, injectors?)
-how many miles since the rebuild
-how many oil changes since the rebuild (5k mi or 6mo)
-bore scoring inspection
The price demands these things are in check
Good luck. These are awesome machines good for miles and miles of smiles...
Curious to get y'all's opinion on a rebuild vs replaced engine? Is one better than other? I know there are a lot of variables involved but macro view what do you all think?
