Dead Boxster?

[Surfncpa]

How about a used engine with a 1 yr warranty for $4K including shipping and then $2K for installation?

I was very close to buying a 2008 for $30K today at the dealer but they wouldn't give me anything at all for the dead one on a trade.

[Paul]

To replace a motor you will need at least (for an automatic):

Power steering fluid
Antifreeze
Oil and filter
Exhaust manifold gaskets
Exhaust manifold bolts
Exhaust pipe gaskets

Likely things you will get a call about:

AOS
Water pump
Serpentine belt
Rollers for above
Front engine mount
Coolant tank
5 hoses that attach to the motor
Spark plugs
Spark plug tube seals
RMS
CV joint boots

[Surfncpa]

Another $1K? $2K?

[Paul]

If all you need is the first list, less than $400. If you elect to install all the items on the second list, around $2000.

[Paul]

I almost bought a 2011 987S but my famliy threatened to have me committed saying 4 Porsches are enough already.

[Surfncpa]

Tell them you will stop when you have one for every day of the week.

[Surfncpa]

For just little more I can get a 3.2 instead of the 2.7. Is that worth considering or would there be other costly changes needed to use the bigger engine?