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thstone · 03-12-2020, 08:25 PM

A roller never brings much value - they are often worth more in parts than as a complete car.

But it really depends on the cost of replacing the engine (engine + labor) and how badly you want to keep the car.

With that being said, with a 22K mile engine, the value of the car will soar as compared to selling it as a roller so if you can afford it, I'd install the replacement engine, drive it for as long as you want, then sell it (and it will still likely be a "low mileage engine" at that time).

Its sad but the general value of a Boxster is most highly correlated to the perceived remaining life in the engine.

03-12-2020, 08:25 PM	#3
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	A roller never brings much value - they are often worth more in parts than as a complete car. But it really depends on the cost of replacing the engine (engine + labor) and how badly you want to keep the car. With that being said, with a 22K mile engine, the value of the car will soar as compared to selling it as a roller so if you can afford it, I'd install the replacement engine, drive it for as long as you want, then sell it (and it will still likely be a "low mileage engine" at that time). Its sad but the general value of a Boxster is most highly correlated to the perceived remaining life in the engine. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 03-12-2020 at 08:27 PM.