Robert_H

Just saw this car on Craigslist. Don't know anything about it.

Link to advertised S4

bcdavis

> just need to fix valve problem with engine...

Yeah, just some simple bent valves and broken timing belt...

Robert_H

You're right, that very well may be the case. But for $3900, the interior parts alone could make it worth the price.

Possibly a parts car ?

Jim bailey - 928 International

OK "car runs strong and fast" perhaps should read RAN... and bring tow truck.

SeanR

Dang, if it was close, I'd go for it.

zoltan944

it worth it, with only a valve job. S4 engine prolly only cost you $3k, so that $7k for a 'fresh' car as long as its as nice as the pics

Thaddeus

Likely the timing belt went.

Which implies maintenance was probably not done.

That's a 15K Porsche with a 3900 dollar cover charge and a 2000 drink minimum....

dr bob

That's right near me, and I'm heade to the Pasadena post office in ten minutes. I'll let you guys have it for $5k cash...

I guess if I was in the market for a project, this would be a candidate. Whole replacement engine isn't so high, is it Jim?

Giovanni

the engine fix could just be the beginning

RyanPerrella

still $3900!

come on you guys are too picky i swear, with a price like that someone should be all over it.

Good idea bob, buy it up now hold onto it for a week or two and let someone else buy it off you for $5,000

Its funny when people knock a car oh its not perfect, its not concours, who goves a sh**! its $4,000

RyanPerrella

if its timing belt, then pull the engine tear the heads down and spend about $3000 tops in parts $1000 in head work and your set. DIY ers need apply only, if you had a shop do this work then this value looses its luster. And say your 8K into it you still have $7,000 to fix the tranny or whatever else it needs.

jyoon

i agree, how can you be that picky when the interior looks that good and it's only $3900. if it were near me i'd buy it.

Thaddeus

I'm not sayin it's not worth it. I'm just saying what it's really going to cost when all's said and done. Whoever buys it needs to have their eyes open, their checkbooks ready, and a nice set of snap-ons wouldn't hurt.

Abby Normal

If that car was closer, I'd be ALL over it. I'd try to get it for $2500 but would go higher depending on condition. I have a really good low mile 32v engine I could slide right in there. I had seen it on auto-trader about a week ago. I have to many "irons in the fire" as it is.... Our newest addition to the family should arrive in a few weeks, if not sooner, and I'm getting ready to start the engine swap and turbo conversion next week.This would really work well for me since I already have a complete motor, it's just bad timing..

Giovanni

Has anyone seen this car in person? If we are just speculating on the condition I would wonder if the driver seat has a big tear, motor mounts are collapsed, oil pan needs replacing, ball joints are worn, exterior color, tires, windshield crack, TB, WP, radiator, intake refreshing etc. But then again "This posting has been deleted by its author". Hopefully a rennlister got a good deal on this car or the seller is planning on advertising elsewhere for $5k plus.