[PeteKz]

Johnny, I live not far from the PDX reality distortion zone too (SW WA). Where are you? Are you a member of PCA and the Oregon region? If not, join now.

Second, I echo all the comments here about the excessive prices from that shop. I don't know Trafton, other than I've seen some of their ads in Anzeiger. I think this is their "opening bid" and see how much you want to spend. There are Porsche owners who spend stupid money on their cars, and shops love to see them walk in the door. But, I think you will find the other Porsche shops in this area also are "very proud" of their services (especially Rothsport). $30K to rebuild the engine almost certainly is not necessary on a car with 123,000 miles, but I've seen many 911's advertised as having "rebuilt engines" with a lot less mileage than that, and I'm damn sure they didn't need it--lower studs were all it needed, with heads refreshed "while you're in there."

Third: As others have said, most of this stuff can be put off until "later" or you can do them yourself a little at a time. If you need local help or advice, PM me. There are at least a half dozen active Pelicans in this area.

Fourth, have you actually driven the car? You didn't mention that in your initial posting. How does it drive? Does it steer straight, does it wander on the road, pull to one side? Do the brakes vibrate or pull? Does it clutch and shift okay? How much oil does it drip? Etc., etc.

Fifth and final (for now), remember the rule, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!" and apply that here. Instead, drive it at every opportunity and keep a list of things that need to be fixed, or you just want to fix or upgrade.