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Originally Posted by FirstPorsche
Well, my story . . . bought an '02 C4S with a KNOWN blow engine (IMS), went to the wrong shop (shop name rhymes with "Otor Eister") and got F'ed but stopped the work before it was too far along, then took engine to someone else who is very reputable. He took my engine (which is in a million pieces) and has had it for months. I'm sure he didn't want to deal with someone else's mess so he procrastinated. So I bought a used engine, which he has too! It's been 3 months and it supposed to be ready (IMS replaced, new RMS, leak down, waterpump). This week I will be getting the "carcass" towed to the shop for the engine install. I just hope its not another 3 months!
Financially, I paid $10K for the car, $3000 for the crap work (pulled out old engine and tore it apart), $8K for the used engine, and I'm guessing about $6500 for the work on the "new" used engine, new clutch and install. I will try to sell my old engine that is in pieces - part it out or have it rebuilt then sell. Not sure yet.
I've had a Porsche since last Mar and I have never driven it since I bought it!
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WOW! OK then I'll just Shut Up! FirstPorsche, that is some kind of story. I would have probably already just thrown the towel in & got something else. BUT, can you imagine HOW GOOD its gonna feel when you do get it back, you'll probably be ready to take a good ole' Long ROAD TRIP! Lol!