fpb111

There is always this
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-problems.html

ltusler

So what happened to the engine?

brwilson

I took a high mileage 996 to the track, blew a rod bearing.

chamilun

having built an electric car several years ago, it is not too difficult. major limitation at the time was the battery pack. I'd say for 15-20k you could get that done

dan_189

You did a Hoovie...

vitaminC

Really? I think only the ones with broken motors are miserable...

Gbug

I posted a link in the craigslist thread about a wrecked 99 with a 3.6L engine that is being parted out. No clue how much the guy wants, or what was involved to make the 3.6 work with the 996.1, but maybe worth checking out?

808Bill

I said it before and I'll say it again, sell it as is and use the money to buy another lower mileage 996( if you love the 996 that is). They're cheap disposable cars right now...
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=180015620

SeaBass8

I think there are valid points for several options which entirely depend on you. No matter which option you choose you will be way under water on this car. The most economical would be to cut it loose as a roller and use the funds to replace it as said before.
IMO I think the option of you rebuilding your motor yourself is the least desirable. Unless you have the work space, funds, knowledge and tools and most of all patience and more funds and lots of time.
If you love that particular 996 and maybe have done lots of other maintenance items and plan on keeping it to enjoy for the foreseeable future go motor swap with budget dictating what type of motor to go with (rebuild or used).
Selling as a roller and cutting your losses seems like the most sensible. You should easily be able to replace that car for about 15k$ If you are going to replace it maybe keep it as a parts car?.