87 Turbo, what should I offer?
 

With a blown motor...
It has a decent paint job (no rust), clean leather interior, and supposedly only 55,000 miles on it. Its also a Turbo and he says the engine will need a complete rebuild. Just talking to him, he has told me that a mechanic has tried to rebuild it, and has failed miserably. So, not sure what it will need to get it going. So I am going to say a complete rebuild to play it safe on the offer.
I am new to Porsches, so not sure what else I can add to make this easier.Any half way decent price would help.

Thanks

Art

RE: 87 Turbo, what should I offer?
 

You could be walking into a disaster area. My advice? Stay away from trying to re-rebuild the engine that the "mechanic" screwed up and find yourself a good used engine from a reputable salvage yard or other reliable source like the Porsche Club. A good salvage yard will even guarantee the engine for a period of time and stand behind the stated mileage at the time of purchase with a receipt that lists the VIN of the 944 it was pulled from. Obviously, try to get a low mileage engine.

Determine your cost to do this and then you candecide how much you want to pay for the car. Don't get hustled! Take your time!

RE: 87 Turbo, what should I offer?
 

Popped motor, 1500 tops.

RE: 87 Turbo, what should I offer?
 

Listening to this guy talk, he thinks this car is worth 20 grand with a new paint job and motor. Hes apparently the type that is insulted easily because of what people have offered him. I think he is just pissed off that he has put so much into the cars motor and its still a piece of S@#tsitting on the side of the road.
So a complete rebuilt motor will cost what?

Newkie

RE: 87 Turbo, what should I offer?
 

Run away, run away...............
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RE: 87 Turbo, what should I offer?
 

Paying a shop to do it, figure anywhere from 6-10k depending on the condition of the bores, crank, etc. Doing it yourself, starting with a good block and crank, can be done for under 3000.