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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 11:42 PM
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There are many firms selling used engines on eBay and other sites online. I'm interested in finding out which ones people here have had good experience with in terms of the engines being accurately represented and in good running condition, etc.
I know buying a used engine can be risky, just trying to determine who the reputable sellers are.
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Old Nov 10, 2017 | 10:25 PM
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Mine can be seen and driven before you buy it, you are not that far away......
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Old Nov 10, 2017 | 11:39 PM
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Tempting, but I was hoping for something with less miles.
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Old Nov 10, 2017 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Coopduc
Tempting, but I was hoping for something with less miles.
Check time to time. They have engines with any miles.
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Old Nov 11, 2017 | 07:12 PM
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I had a good experience with seller “qualityporscheparts” on eBay.
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Old Nov 11, 2017 | 08:41 PM
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I purchased a rebuilt 3.6 liter from VertexAuto for my '03 4S a year ago April and am very pleased.
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Old Nov 11, 2017 | 09:53 PM
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What ? Nobody recommended Martin a/k/a/ Scott.
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 06:40 PM
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Yeah mine is high miles but if you bought it when you leave you will know what you have. Any/all engines are on the way out its just a matter of time but one you dont hear/see run is a roll of the dice. Good luck with your search.
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