fpb111

This is from a local board called C&C in NJ

"Well, when I say I used it as a daily driver, I mean it. My 1999 911 has 178,000 miles on it. For the most part it's been very reliable except for a little nagging issue of spontaneous engine combustion.

The first engine died with 95000 miles. Something about ring wear (Porsche doesn't really tell you what's wrong). That was replaced under warrantee, so it wasn't a hit to my pocketbook. Now, the second engine bit the dust with about 85000 miles on it. "Intermix" is the problem. I.e. oil in the coolant indicating a crack somewhere, probably the heads. Porsche's answer: replace the engine. They answer this so fast to so many problems, it's a bit crazy. The dealer said they don't even need to look at the car. I described the intermix problem over the phone, and the guy said I need a new engine. Case closed.

With a car worth $10k to $12k on a good day with all the stars aligned, and $8k plus to install a new engine, the math just doesn't add up. The car's worth more in parts. So to a breaker it will go.

Unless there's someone out there just itching for a dead 911 ... ;-)

Ross"
candcnj@yahoogroups.com; on behalf of; Ross Fox [rossjfox@hotmail.com]

gota911

Ross,

Sorry about the engine(s)!

Time for a 997.2.

ivangene

several people here been looking for dead 996's

Dharn55

Anew engine (remanufactured) at the dealer is going to be closer to $20,000 than $8,000. Here is a chance for someone who wants a dead car or wants to rebuild the engine.

ivangene

put this in it

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/2619552068.html

Barn996

Those like our 996s aren't real Porsches....are they ED?

gieseja

You can't just pull the head off and get it fixed?

logray

Yep you can, as long as there is not collateral damage.

DIY you can fix a cracked head for 3k ish, again assuming it is just a cracked head.

logray

Heh, that would be a good one, a smaller Boxster engine in a 996...

logray

He just listed it on ebay and he's a member over on RT.org...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-...-/140611098893

http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic...08#entry209508

If it wasn't such high miles I would consider snapping it up and fixing it. But I wouldn't be looking at a huge profit, maybe 1-2k after repairs and flipping it.

Edit: holy crap $10k blue book for a car with good engine and that many miles. Wow.

Ok, staaaaay away. Unless you need a donor car or want to part it out.

chsu74

Aren't rollers worth $5K? Chassis with that many miles cannot be worth that. All other components will probably have to get replaced or freshened..

logray

Yeah, price is too high IMHO, he should take the breakers offer.

ivangene

trouble with intermix is it could be head replacement (less expensive) or block replacement (more expensive)

Real...what's real... I live in a land of make believe. to me all you guys are real..... who knows

herman maire

did this ever sell?

I am looking for a 996 with problems.... even without engine or transmission ect....

trendy996

Yes I am the one that bought the car from him. Currently rebuilding it to my liking.