tjg81296

Hi All,

Any thoughts on value for a 2010 GT3 with 23k miles that required a rebuild due to contaminates found in oil about 5k miles ago? I was told camshaft (I think) bolts began to back out causing the contamination. They did the rebuild, replace the clutch and flywheel and pinned/welded the coolant lines. All work totaled about $23k.Current DME report is clean.

I'd like to have an idea on the actual value of the car or if it should be avoided prior to sending it to a dealer for a PPI.

Thanks in advance,
Tom

tjg81296

kyrocks

Honestly, it all depends on what you want to pay for it. Engine replacement may be worth more to some rather than a rebuild, but others may not think so. I would figure about $15-20k less than a pristine car.
Here is an example of a 2011 RS that has had similar work.
https://www.lamborghinidallas.com/us...63048171f0.htm

flsupraguy

I personally wouldn't mind it as long as the owner had full documentation.

Bxstr

Sounds like this car that was on BAT.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...he-911-gt3-25/

WP0AC2A91AS783534

If this is a forever car for you, go for it. Or if you can get it for the right price. The car will probably be more solid with the rebuild. Just have to deal with the history if you decide to sell.

Runner

Had a money shift in my GT3 and replaced it with same year OEM GT3RS engine. Cost was $45,000 but a great engine. I'll never get that money back. Not really sure how this effected the value - really doesn't matter because it a lifetime hobby. I'd check it out and if you think it's fine and a good deal - go!

Auto_Werks 3.6

It shouldn't effect the value much as a driver car if there is documentation of the work being done by a reputable shop. The miles aren't museum piece low. I would say go for it if you are planning to drive the car.

tjg81296

That is the car that was on BaT.

BBI Autosport did the work.

It's intended to be a driver so I don't particularly have an issue with the mileage but is the car worth upwards of $90k is my concern. I prefer the owner to take the hit on resale rather than me later of course.

Thanks for all your input!

Tom

Auto_Werks 3.6

It's worth what someone will pay for it. At $90k isn't it one of the less expensive 7.2 GT3s on the market?

flsupraguy

I paid much more for my sharkwerks 3.9 stroker but I wanted the ultimate weekend/track car. I guess to each their own.

Steve2k1116

as everyone has said it depends on your plans. at $90K, to me, thats a hell of a car. BBI is an awesome shop and i would trust this motor to be better than most given the fix and upgrades.

superfast02911

My 2007 is a bit of a similar beast with a replacement motor built by Autometrics in 2013, and now being rebuilt due to lifter failure. The fact of the matter is, **** happens. Parts time out and/or break, and rebuilds are necessary. Why in some eyes this is a scarlet letter or "run away" vs. a delivery miles capsule car makes no sense to me. You will need a rebuild or some sort of engine reseal at some point (not to mention coolant line welding/pinning, etc), why not buy the car with this stuff already done? Its fresh equipment and there's no reason it should be at a steep discount, IMO. Ask the Cup car guys how much they care about numbers matching, factory original running gear...

/rant...

jackb911

If I was in the market, a properly rebuilt low mile engine would be a plus if the car was otherwise very nice. But I am not as OCD or investment-driven as most prospective buyers on here seem to be.

XrussianX

I look at these cars like this. The investment isn’t so much the car, it’s the time and history built with it. We spend money on stupid crap everyday without much worry. I would always prefer a car that’s been driven and taken care of vs a museum artifact. But I can understand the other side. If anything, the rebuild made sure everything is on tight and nothing was missing. I think it should’nt harm the value

Bxstr

What caused you to need the first rebuild?