97 993 C2S Value

[TOO RUF]

Trying to value this car for a friend. It was in his garage that caught fire. So interior has smoke damage, mirrors and front bumper melted. It's been sitting outside for 3 years since the fire.
Mileage is 42k. Not sure if the value is just the drivetrain or if car would be worth fixing. It has a salvage title.

[Mehoff]

Would need quite a few more pictures to assess full extent of damage, but based on what's there I'd say it's definitely worth keeping together. It's a cool split grill C2S, but everything (including the drivetrain) is going to have to be gone through.

I'd be shocked it somebody didn't pony up mid $20's for it, even with the salvage title

[MAH77]

Does it run?

[gearby]

Smoke damage is so incredibly tough to completely clean. It affects every part of a car. My thoughts are the car is probably a parts car at this point given that it already has a salvage title. I really dont follow values but i would think mid 20's will get some takers.

[trader220]

The motor is probably worth mid 20's itself.

[winders]

Originally Posted by trader220

The motor is probably worth mid 20's itself.

No way. Not in that condition. I wouldn't pay $10K for it.

[2ndTARGA]

^^^ +1

Porsche 993 3.6 VarioRam Engine. Low mileage and complete. | eBay

[trader220]

I stand corrected. Silly me.

That ebay motor would like very nice in one of my cars.

[TOO RUF]

He hasn't tried to start it since fire. What else does smoke damage effect besides the interior?
It's a shame since this is a widebody that it was damaged.

[Macroni]

This will be an expensive rebuild and it will still be sold with branded title..... I would be surprised at higher than $15,000. The car will never be worth more than $60K. That would leave $45 for all repairs. Tight budget.

[tholyoak]

I'm sure this would sell for far more than people are estimating here if you put it on BAT. People over there are paying 19k for a rusted out '89 Carrera with a bad engine and $24k for a rolled 964. Just silly.

[911zaz]

So whatever happened.... Did OP end up buying this car?

[TOO RUF]

nothing yet. Hes still deciding on what to do with it.