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Old 07-01-2013, 05:02 PM   #14
Paul
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Based on my experience, it's best to walk away since even a used motor with all the "while you're in there" expenses will exceed the value of the car. Also the dealer that sold me my 01 new would not accept it as a trade on a new 981S since the motor had been replaced.
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