Blown Engine Questions

[Brucelee]

Supply year, miles, options, condition, and color. Pix would help.
I would be happy to try to place a value on the car.

I would concur with Jim. AF in the oil indicates a breach. If you are lucky, it is the head gasket. Get it fixed, have the guy flush the oiling system, fresh oil and prayer.

Trying to sell this car the way it is will not fly. You will take it in the shorts.

Why-the buyer will assume it needs a new engine and price accordingly.

Get to a real mechanic soon! Our advice can only take you so far.

[Frank]

1999

85000 miles

Options-sport package,tiptronic transmission,6 disk changer,wind reducer/stop between role bars.

Good Condition-(few dings and minor scratches,i assume they are normal for a 6 year old car)Interior looks very good.Minor scratches on wheels,nothing big.Car ran and shifted like a brand new car before incedent.Never in an accident.

Black w/ black top and tan interior.


Also,from what you guys are saying,it sounds like you think I have chances in my favor of the engine running again after a head gasket and not needing to be replaced assuming nothing cracked.Is that correct?

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by Frank

1999 -...Also,from what you guys are saying,it sounds like you think I have chances in my favor of the engine running again after a head gasket and not needing to be replaced assuming nothing cracked.Is that correct?

Hi,

I'd say your chances are good, but with such a long-distance diagnosis, no guarantees can be made and you shouldn't look at it that way.

BTW, your sale price seems a little optimistic to me. I bought my '99 in April. One-owner, 17k mi., Flawless Paint, no dings, chips, scratches - not one!, 18" Turbos w/ 95% Pirelli Rossos - perfect no blemishes on wheels or tires, 6-disc changer, Tan Leather, TipS, Cruise, Windstop Pkg., Body Colored Roll Bar (Guards Red) Upgraded Exhaust Tip, Carbon Fibre monogrammed Door Sills, Window Pillow, Bra w/ Mirror Bras, Fresh OIl, Tranny Fluid Change (0 mi.), New Battery, 2- Remote Keys, Full Owners Manual Packet and Full 15 volume Factory Service Manuals, PPI and CarFax (deducted from Purchase Price) w/ no accident history and I paid only $19,500 for it. I have seen similar ones in the $22-$24 range. You have to gauge whether your car is priced properly when comparing to this. Of course, I think I got a better than average deal on a better than average car. Check the Edmunds, Kelly BlueBook and eBay, also your local market as prices tend to regionalize.

Happy Motoring!...Jim'99