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Originally Posted by blau911
$12,000 for a rebuild on this car's motor is too high
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Blau,
I will grant you it is always cheaper to do it yourself if skill and the opportunity cost of time are not the issue. Reality of a professional rebuild is $12,000 might be considered conservative. This is based upon experience.
These are forty year old mechanical appliances. They have wear from prior use and even parked components deteriorate due to the elements. When purchasing a car like this all mechanical systems would be suspect. This includes suspension, brakes, fuel system, exhaust, transmission, pedal clusters, shifter, trans and motor mounts, heater controls, windshield wiper and washer. This does not include electric issues you might stumble upon. Again these are all tasks that can be completed DIY but the minute you bring in a pro these all become pricey repairs.
My experience has taught me the cost of sorting. When I restored my S it cost much more than I anticipated. Much of it was getting the car to operate as the factory intended. The balance was for getting the car set to my requirements. This process cost well over $12,000.