V8 powered 996 resale value??
03-12-2012, 06:00 AM
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03-12-2012, 11:57 AM
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Because im not even sure if ill like the car... I think for maximun resale value im going to have the one cylinder sleeved, replace the IMS, new gaskets, and clutch disc and put it back together as stock.
The car only has 60k on it and is pretty flawless.....
The car only has 60k on it and is pretty flawless.....
03-12-2012, 03:26 PM
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If you like you Porsche, repair the motor and drive it. If you want to build yourself a hot rod, I would start with something more easily adapted to an engine swap than a 911 chassis. Unless you really relish a challenge, this sounds too daunting to me.
03-12-2012, 05:15 PM
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I would not even consider a 911 with a V-8. It may be fun and more powerful, but it wouldn't be a 911!
If I wanted a V-8 I would have looked at other cars.
I'm not sure you could ever return the balance of the car to 911 levels.
I think the market for a 911 with a V-8 would be very small.
If I wanted a V-8 I would have looked at other cars.
I'm not sure you could ever return the balance of the car to 911 levels.
I think the market for a 911 with a V-8 would be very small.
03-12-2012, 05:23 PM
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A similar example is a Jaguar E Type with small block V8 power. The market has spoken and those cars, even done to a high standard, generally sell for far less than a similar vintage and model car with a stock lump. Having said that, there are a few shops that sell "Cheguar" conversion kits and even turn-key examples.
03-12-2012, 05:31 PM
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I think its many who dont understand or trust what is installed into the car. They feel its somehow got a negative effect on some way or isnt as reliable, or isnt installed correctly.
03-12-2012, 06:09 PM
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I think it would be great and I laugh at the comments about the balance. This is not like putting a V-8 into a Miata. The engines weigh near the same and the C.G. is nearly the same as well. I agree that it would make the car somewhat of an outcast, not fitting in with the Porsche group nor the Chevy group, but it would be a hoot. I think my 996 is great but I think it would be better with a LS3 swap. I know everyone doesn't think the same so if I were going for resale value, I would keep it stock.
If I were buying a car on the other hand, I would not devalue a V-8 swap if it were done to a high standard. I would not put a premium on it either. Again, this is one man's opinion.
If I were buying a car on the other hand, I would not devalue a V-8 swap if it were done to a high standard. I would not put a premium on it either. Again, this is one man's opinion.
03-12-2012, 06:37 PM
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Imagine yourself showing up to a Corvette owners convention to sell a C6 powered by a modified Honda engine? I don't care how many ponies that sucker's pumping out, how many people do you think would be lining up to buy it? You'll get a lot of people checking out the car, asking about its specs, why you did it, how you did it, how long it took, congratulating you for the work, etc. but good luck selling it to one of them.
You're not going to get a different reception from 911 owners with an LS1 in the rear of your 996 and I don't know why you would expect otherwise.
It's like trying to tell the "there's no replacement for displacement" crowd that they should have bought an import. Good luck with that. There are a few local car clubs that sponsor weekly cruises during the Summer and every time I've taken my Saab to check out their cars, I get stares from most of the people like I've got horns coming out of my head. Maybe they're just concerned about my car's reliability. After all, it is Ford powered. ;-)
-Eric
03-12-2012, 08:32 PM
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Hang on a sec guys.....
A 1999 996 with 60K miles is worth what...about $15 grand? I bet there's good cars out there for less than that if you shop around.
It's not a lot of money guys...I'm sure the OP could find a buyer for his Frankencar for that kind of dough if it's done right.
I say it's worth the same (peanuts that is) with either the V8 or the H6.
Furthermore - depending on how good a salesman our man is and how good the sucker supply is in his area I bet he could even sell the car for more than $15K as-is.
I just heard a story locally about a 1999 996 with a bad respray that sold for $25K.
Don't let the resale opportunity guide you. If you want a V8 996 then build one. If you don't well then....don't.
A 1999 996 with 60K miles is worth what...about $15 grand? I bet there's good cars out there for less than that if you shop around.
It's not a lot of money guys...I'm sure the OP could find a buyer for his Frankencar for that kind of dough if it's done right.
I say it's worth the same (peanuts that is) with either the V8 or the H6.
Furthermore - depending on how good a salesman our man is and how good the sucker supply is in his area I bet he could even sell the car for more than $15K as-is.
I just heard a story locally about a 1999 996 with a bad respray that sold for $25K.
Don't let the resale opportunity guide you. If you want a V8 996 then build one. If you don't well then....don't.
03-12-2012, 09:00 PM
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03-12-2012, 09:48 PM
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