Had I got to enjoy the car for a few years before it broke costing a small fortune the could over it might not be as dark.
Working on it isn't such a big issue, though I lack confidence I am interested in learning the car well. The costs associated with "tinkering" on a Porsche are far from average, and tend to slow the process a bit.
Sooner, that is a bit of a misread, I have been pretty consistent in my message. I love the car, I just want "more" like a large number of car enthusiasts. The car was broken from day one, unlike most here this car was a big purchase for me and being broke for most of the time i've had it and enduring the Porsche repair costs leaves a sour taste for those of us with more modest incomes.
Shaun, tester ordered will be here Monday.
If I can get the car to 250hp, get in start and go more often than not without spending $30K i'd be pretty gitty. That might be a long road since it is an old car.
I think Shauns 3.2 suggestion is a good one, I just can't see how I can find a good engine. I have a 90% chance of getting a bad engine.