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jhandy · 06-20-2011, 09:01 PM

not to point out the obvious, but you if put 14K into this car, it will not be worth 14k more.
You will never get the return on the investment.

Also, the motor will last for a number of years more, however as you may already know, the motor blowing is not the only expense you will have, you will dump more money into this black hole.

The car as it sits is worth 5K, running blue book trade in value is 13k.

drop a used 4k motor in it and trade it in on the way home from the mechanic. Use the 10 that you saved for a down payment.

Simple question... would you buy a 2000 Boxster with a rebuilt motor for 14K$, because that is what you are talking about.
dont be crazy

06-20-2011, 09:01 PM	#22
jhandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 705	not to point out the obvious, but you if put 14K into this car, it will not be worth 14k more. You will never get the return on the investment. Also, the motor will last for a number of years more, however as you may already know, the motor blowing is not the only expense you will have, you will dump more money into this black hole. The car as it sits is worth 5K, running blue book trade in value is 13k. drop a used 4k motor in it and trade it in on the way home from the mechanic. Use the 10 that you saved for a down payment. Simple question... would you buy a 2000 Boxster with a rebuilt motor for 14K$, because that is what you are talking about. dont be crazy __________________ 2002 S Pedro rear stabilizer bar, CF strut braces, Maxspeed headers with 100 cell cats, Fabspeed cat bypass pipes, H&R springs with M030 setup, TRG rear links, EVO air intake, B&M Short shift kit, Raby IMS upgrade, Raby underdrive pulley Last edited by jhandy; 06-20-2011 at 09:07 PM.