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thstone · 12-02-2011, 09:23 AM

The 2005 S without an engine is worth around $6-$8K.

Replacing the engine might only be Step 1 of Many. The risk of buying a car without a working engine is that you have no way to verify if the other systems in the car are in good working condition (suspension, transmission, drivetrain, all electrical components, cooling, etc...).

Hence, you have to assume that there are other systems which will require work (and substantial $$$) once you replace the engine.

12-02-2011, 09:23 AM	#3
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	The 2005 S without an engine is worth around $6-$8K. Replacing the engine might only be Step 1 of Many. The risk of buying a car without a working engine is that you have no way to verify if the other systems in the car are in good working condition (suspension, transmission, drivetrain, all electrical components, cooling, etc...). Hence, you have to assume that there are other systems which will require work (and substantial $$$) once you replace the engine. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor