We Need Engine Cores! A rash of huge failures leaves our core bank "Bankrupt"!
02-20-2014, 07:10 PM
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02-20-2014, 07:33 PM
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Nicest car I've ever owned, and not been able to drive 
I purchased it six months ago after the second engine blew. So, I kind of knew what I was getting into. I figured I would rather have a car at a cheap price with the engine already gone, then buy one at full price only to have an engine related failure down the road.
I am a big Audi enthusiast, and love the C5 4.2 based cars. I have owned two A6 4.2s, an S6 (current) and an RS6. On my first A6 4.2, the transmission blew within six months. Cost me five grand to replace. On the second one, same thing... transmission blew within six months. This time around, I opted for a six speed swap. On the S6 and RS6, I purchased them both at low prices since both had tranny issues. After the first two A6s, I vowed never to buy another with a working transmission again. I love the cars, and think they are way undervalued. They just have a weak spot, the transmission.
From what I can tell, the 996s are similar. I did a lot of research before I purchased the C4S, and found that the engine was really the only common weak spot. The way I see things, I would much rather buy one with a blown engine (which I did) and fix it "right", then pay full price for one that could potentially have a problem in the near future. Even if the end price is the same or more expensive, at least I have warranty on the engine, and know it is solid.
Right now, I need cash so I have listed the C4S for sale. If it doesnt sell, Ill still end up fixing it. But, engines done right arent cheap, so it will be awhile unfortunately, since my home reno has drained my bank account dry.
Jake, good luck with gathering some cores, and thanks for all the invaluable first-hand info you continually provide regarding these engines.
I purchased it six months ago after the second engine blew. So, I kind of knew what I was getting into. I figured I would rather have a car at a cheap price with the engine already gone, then buy one at full price only to have an engine related failure down the road.
I am a big Audi enthusiast, and love the C5 4.2 based cars. I have owned two A6 4.2s, an S6 (current) and an RS6. On my first A6 4.2, the transmission blew within six months. Cost me five grand to replace. On the second one, same thing... transmission blew within six months. This time around, I opted for a six speed swap. On the S6 and RS6, I purchased them both at low prices since both had tranny issues. After the first two A6s, I vowed never to buy another with a working transmission again. I love the cars, and think they are way undervalued. They just have a weak spot, the transmission.
From what I can tell, the 996s are similar. I did a lot of research before I purchased the C4S, and found that the engine was really the only common weak spot. The way I see things, I would much rather buy one with a blown engine (which I did) and fix it "right", then pay full price for one that could potentially have a problem in the near future. Even if the end price is the same or more expensive, at least I have warranty on the engine, and know it is solid.
Right now, I need cash so I have listed the C4S for sale. If it doesnt sell, Ill still end up fixing it. But, engines done right arent cheap, so it will be awhile unfortunately, since my home reno has drained my bank account dry.
Jake, good luck with gathering some cores, and thanks for all the invaluable first-hand info you continually provide regarding these engines.
02-20-2014, 07:38 PM
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02-20-2014, 08:38 PM
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There is a lot of passion with this post.
If you ignore the drama for a moment, Flat6 is talking about a shortage of used parts (cores) which they use to make repairs. Here is something to think about; is the shortage due to a huge demand for used parts needed to repair many engines or is the shortage due to low supply of cores because many engines are still running just fine? I don’t think we will ever get the information to answer this. Certainly a lot of negative hype for the 996.
If you ignore the drama for a moment, Flat6 is talking about a shortage of used parts (cores) which they use to make repairs. Here is something to think about; is the shortage due to a huge demand for used parts needed to repair many engines or is the shortage due to low supply of cores because many engines are still running just fine? I don’t think we will ever get the information to answer this. Certainly a lot of negative hype for the 996.
02-20-2014, 08:41 PM
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The good news is the engines are being brought back to life, to keep the cars alive. That says a lot for how good the cars are, if they were junk we'd have no problem accessing cores, and the cars would populate the junkyards.
People do keep these cars going and I think they always will.
People do keep these cars going and I think they always will.
02-20-2014, 08:50 PM
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The good news is the engines are being brought back to life, to keep the cars alive. That says a lot for how good the cars are, if they were junk we'd have no problem accessing cores, and the cars would populate the junkyards.
People do keep these cars going and I think they always will.
People do keep these cars going and I think they always will.
The problem is the perception about the 996 relaiblilty. I am trying to sell my 996 and have been experiencing a lot of skepticism from buyers.
02-20-2014, 08:56 PM
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The problem is the perception about the 996 relaiblilty. I am trying to sell my 996 and have been experiencing a lot of skepticism from buyers.
02-21-2014, 01:09 AM
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02-21-2014, 01:12 AM
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Our purchasers seldom ever ask for engines sooner. Most like the extended project time to save money and we work it out in 3 payments, so it doesn't hurt so badly.
The way we do this works. Fixing what isn't broken is the fastest way to kill it all.