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thstone · 01-22-2015, 12:16 PM

After going through 3 engine failures in the past year and paying $16,000+ for a high end rebuild that also failed, I have decided that a used factory engine is the most cost effective way to keep a Boxster running.

I bought my current 90K mile donor engine for $1,800 and after paying for install and a major tuneup, I was out the door for under $4,000.

01-22-2015, 12:16 PM	#5
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	After going through 3 engine failures in the past year and paying $16,000+ for a high end rebuild that also failed, I have decided that a used factory engine is the most cost effective way to keep a Boxster running. I bought my current 90K mile donor engine for $1,800 and after paying for install and a major tuneup, I was out the door for under $4,000. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor