Feeler post for parting out my 88 S4.
07-11-2012, 02:58 PM
#46
Race Car
I could not help following this post closely as I have an '89 S4 5sp LSD black/black car that has been for sale locally in Alabama and I noticed that if this '88 fully sells according to the spreadsheet it would be almost double my asking price. My car has no mechanical issues, some minor electrical (non critical functions), and is an all around presentable driver. I would hate to consider stripping a good car but it's a shame when the resell value is so low on a car that has parts that are so sought after and expensive. I have always been about saving cars in the past, but I can see how a simple engine issue can quickly render it a parts car. It's a shame the 928 doesn't get the respect the 911 does on the used market.
Thanks,
Diehard
Thanks,
Diehard
As far as parts--cars are usually worth more in parts than whole-that's why chop shops were so common here in New York City and elsewhere.
In Brett's case he got slammed for some of his prices yet, as you say, he made more than he would get for the whole car...there is a LOT of work to part out a car.
Mark Anderson has been doing it for a LONG time and over 1000 928's. It is a FULL-TIME job.
07-11-2012, 04:53 PM
#48
There are always different ways to look at things. Without good used parts from donor cars used 928's would be worth even less than they are now. It is also ironic that parting each car also makes the survivors worth just a little more. Kind of a catch22 is'nt it?
07-11-2012, 05:00 PM
#49
Drifting
Thread Starter
Yes, I did make out pretty well, money-wise. But, as many people warned me, it was a tremendous amount of hard work to completely dismantle the car and very time consuming, especially when including the time and trouble to arrange shipping on each and every part. I would probably not do it again, at least not any time soon.
07-31-2012, 02:48 PM
#51
Drifting
Thread Starter
Here's a list of what I have left. If/when I get an engine stand and can figure out how to get the cam bolts loose, I will have engine parts as well, cams, cranks, pistons, etc.
PS Pump $75
Strut Brace $35
Air Filter Housing $50
Glove box/lining/door $25
Visors - black $20 each
Dash - black, 1" crack $200
Pod - black, a few cracks $75
Cassette Box - black $25
Gauge cluster - $150
DS flag mirror - black $40
Door panels - black, with speakers - $50 each
RS door lock motor - $25
DS window motor $50
Arm rests - reinforced $25 each
Cats - $100
DS fender - black $100
Hood - black $100
Sunroof motor $30
A/C compressor $100
A/C evap $50
A/c receiver/dryer $50
Front and rear wiper motors $25 each
Front Brembo 4-piston calipers $200
PS Pump $75
Strut Brace $35
Air Filter Housing $50
Glove box/lining/door $25
Visors - black $20 each
Dash - black, 1" crack $200
Pod - black, a few cracks $75
Cassette Box - black $25
Gauge cluster - $150
DS flag mirror - black $40
Door panels - black, with speakers - $50 each
RS door lock motor - $25
DS window motor $50
Arm rests - reinforced $25 each
Cats - $100
DS fender - black $100
Hood - black $100
Sunroof motor $30
A/C compressor $100
A/C evap $50
A/c receiver/dryer $50
Front and rear wiper motors $25 each
Front Brembo 4-piston calipers $200
08-01-2012, 04:53 AM
#52
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Snap on tools sells a very good star socket that I have used on the cams. It is a little expensive but I have never once come close to stripping the bolts. They sell one for the crank shaft bolts.
I thought the motor was a good running motor. Why take it apart?
I thought the motor was a good running motor. Why take it apart?
08-02-2012, 11:50 AM
#54
Drifting
Thread Starter
Other than a possible cracked head, the motor was running. But nobody offered me anything reasonable for the entire motor, so
I am parting it out as well.
I am parting it out as well.
08-20-2012, 02:36 PM
#56
Drifting
Thread Starter
What I have left, added fuel rails/injectors and cams:
DS flag mirror - black $25
RS door lock motor - $25
DS window motor $35
DS fender - black $100
Hood - black $100
Sunroof motor $25
A/C compressor $75
A/C evap $25
A/c receiver/dryer $25
Front and rear wiper motors $25 each
Injector rails with fairly new (5k miles) 30lb FOTE injectors $100.
S4 cams $200 each obo
DS flag mirror - black $25
RS door lock motor - $25
DS window motor $35
DS fender - black $100
Hood - black $100
Sunroof motor $25
A/C compressor $75
A/C evap $25
A/c receiver/dryer $25
Front and rear wiper motors $25 each
Injector rails with fairly new (5k miles) 30lb FOTE injectors $100.
S4 cams $200 each obo
