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thstone · 02-09-2015, 04:35 PM

I bought a perfectly good WORKING 90K mile 2.5L base engine for $1,800 (its in my race car right now) so selling a core for $2K was a pretty good deal for you.

Condition/damage generally isn't really relevant (as long as there are no gaping holes in the cases) because once something fails in a M96, then everything in the engine is suspect and the entire thing needs to come apart and be properly rebuilt and its very hard to know what can be kept vs what needs to be replaced without a full disassembly and inspection.

Typically, a Boxster core is $1,000-$1,500, but it can vary depending on seller, buyer, location, and how badly someone needs to buy it or sell it.

02-09-2015, 04:35 PM	#3
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	I bought a perfectly good WORKING 90K mile 2.5L base engine for $1,800 (its in my race car right now) so selling a core for $2K was a pretty good deal for you. Condition/damage generally isn't really relevant (as long as there are no gaping holes in the cases) because once something fails in a M96, then everything in the engine is suspect and the entire thing needs to come apart and be properly rebuilt and its very hard to know what can be kept vs what needs to be replaced without a full disassembly and inspection. Typically, a Boxster core is $1,000-$1,500, but it can vary depending on seller, buyer, location, and how badly someone needs to buy it or sell it. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor