$57k engine rebuild: R63 AMG The Unicorn of my Destruction

[rusnak]

I wonder if the Mercedes Benz forum guys are telling him that's the way to run in a new motor.

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by CurtEgerer

For what it's worth:]

$21.6k with a $57k motor. Got to love German cars.

[CurtEgerer]

You can't put a price on the driving experience

[speeder]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

One of my friends owned a real 904. He called it his 90-401K and owned it for many years. In the end he sold it because he was afraid to start it and have an engine problem that could cost a huge chunk of money.

With all due respect, your friend sounds like a moron. Or more specifically, I'm trying to figure out how he was smart enough to buy a real 904 at one time and then sell it because of potential repair bills?

Running or not, just park it somewhere safe, whatever the cost and insure it to the gills. Watch the millions accrue. A bit of good general advice from an old collector is to not sell things which you can never, ever buy again.