[geoffbaltz]

I wouldn't pay more than $4K.

Engine is one thing, here are the others....

Control Arms $500
Axles/CVs $300
Transmission $750-$1500
Clutch $900
Front Struts $300
Rear Shocks $200
Wheel Bearings $500
Brake Rotors $500
Brake Lines $100
Radiator $400
Steering Rack $500
Hoses/Vacuum Lines $500

Over $6K and I am sure I'm forgetting some things and haven't even touched on body work, paint, or interior cosmetics.

What is the condition of this $4K motor? You may be better off seeing if your local dealer can get you a new motor from Porsche. It may be around $7500 and brand new.

With that being said, if you can get the car for $4K, you end up with a mechanically "restored" car that you will have $17500 in with a new motor or $14500 with their $4K motor.

Do you know how nice of a 951 or S2 you can get for between $14500 and $17500? Heck, you can get a nice 968 for that if the 968 is what you're set on. Plus you can enjoy driving the car and not learning by fire how to work on it. Believe me, they are not THAT enjoyable to work on.

If you want a project, you found one. BTW, save your money and forget the carfax.

My 2 cents.

-g