Hello Vintage,
I presume the engine swap was done prior to the current owner's tenure...is that right? Otherwise, I would share your deep concern with the lack of documentation for what would certainly be a significant event if I were the owner.
If you're deeply in lust with the idea of buying this car, why not pay for a PPI at an independent shop?
Good luck in any case.
Steve
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Originally Posted by vintage_mpg
Yet another thread about a new-to-me 996.1.........this will be my first P-car.
I can pick up a local (well, 75 miles away) 2000 C2 Cab, tiptronic car.
Here's what I know of the car:
I have seen it and driven it. Nice car, but not flawless. Starts/runs/drives as it should.
Factory rebuilt engine - but with NO paperwork. At all. Engine number confirms that it's a rebuilt engine. I'm assuming that this was to rectify the IMS situation - but again, no paperwork.
Clear CarFax. Currently owned by the 4th owner. The car currently has right around 51k miles - but it's unknown how many of those miles are on the new/rebuilt engine.
Has a healthy scratch on the passenger door that has been covered with touch-up paint, console is worn pretty good. Leather seats refinished in factory leather, and appears well done.
Continental tires with only 4k miles on them, even wear all the way around. Shift buttons on the steering wheel, but no paddles. The usual goodies like climate control and power seats, otherwise a base model car.
Is this a good buy at $18k?
I'd love to know what you all think -
Honestly, I loved the car. AND the seller. However, the ZERO documentation has me a little concerned about when it's MY turn to sell the car. It seems crazy to have NOTHING on an engine swap. Nothing at all. My problem is that there are no other P-cars in my neighborhood, so it's a bit of a lone wolf in my world. Not a ton of cars for sale currently in western Colorado. The seller is an older gentleman who has put less than 5000 miles on the car during his three years of ownership. Engine was installed prior to his purchase.
The price seems on the low side of market value - but I'm no expert. That's why I'm here!
Is this a decent buy? Or too many unknowns for a 996.1?
Talk to me! You guys are the seasoned pros here.....
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