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Originally Posted by boxhead
I have no idea where you're going with that first paragraph, and is moot. I've rebuilt a few motors, how about you?
You don't have a 15k replacement motor. Unless the car is fresh off the showroom floor  It most likely has some mileage, and is USED. Therefore, sir, replacement cost is what you will get. That's what the insurance adjuster said.  Used motors can be had for 6-7 outright, and with labor for RR gets you 10k.
If you would like to overpay, go right ahead. Buy the $50/gallon coolant. Go ahead and buy the LN bearing. Buy the lower temp themostat while you're at it. Questionable if it performs any better, but it will makes you feel better, knock yourself out |
My point in the first paragraph is
YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT because you have never bought a remanufactured Porsche factory motor! You are quoting some dip**** insurance adjuster... And yes, I have rebuilt motors, there are three in process in my engine room right now.
A brand new Porsche motor cost over $20k, a reman Porsche motor costs over $12k with your CORE. MOST of the early reman motor were actually new motors, but the ones being sold now are rebuilt units WITH warranties. I would NEVER replace a bad motor with a used motor with unknown history/problems etc that someone put on ebay.
I don't overpay for anything. I put quality equipment on my car, and anyone's I work on. I warranty all of my work. Quality equipment will not always be the cheapest stuff available. Yes, coolant is $34 a gallon...wooopie, cheaper than a tank of gas. Never seen, heard, recommended, or used a lower temp thermostat on boxster motor so again, I don't know what you're talking about.
It is easy to see why there is so much confusion and misinformation out there! The boards are a good resource, but anyone can jump on and spout off their *facts* that they heard once from some guy...