Hi folks,

Sorry if this may be a dumb post but i've been wanting to get an FC and I just have a curious question whether it would be worth buying the car w/o an engine?

There's a convertible one for sale on ebay and i'm wondering how much would it cost me to drop a new engine.

Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6327

would this be worth making a project?

thx
Derrick

 

Umm...just get the engine rebuilt. Runs anywhere from $1200-2000 if you pull out the engine and send it out. Add another $2000 if you have another guy do all the work for you.

 

It's difficult to tell if anything else is wrong with the car if it doesn't run, or if it is only running on one rotor. There could be problems with the transmission, clutch, differential, driveshaft, shocks, springs, etc., that you may not notice. Also, with any car this old, parts are going to fail on you, even if they seem good right now. If you are willing to accept these risks, then this would be a good project car if you can get it at a good price. The S5 tail lights and OEM convertible wheels alone are highly sought after, and are worth about $1,000 just by themselves if in good shape.

An engine rebuild costs about $2,000, possibly a little more if the broken seals ruined the rotor or housings.

Some things I noticed about the car:
The antenna is a common problem but is usually an easy fix. The wiper problem may be expensive or difficult to fix, depending on what is wrong. The body work is an easy fix. You would probably want to get some type of cover for the battery. It looks like it has a cheap aftermarket exhaust system installed, but it's hard to tell from these pictures. See the FAQ in this 2Gen forum for buying tips.

 

Buying an fc without a motor is the best way to get an fc

 

I agree as long as you get it under a grand and haveseveral thousand ready for an engine and misc. and like to work om cars, and have a place to do it and have another couple of grand for the extra things you decide to do and the wife girl friend is behind you and you have another car to drive around for the next 6 mo.s plus and and...

wait a minute maybe its not a good idea hehehe...but I would do it

 

set aside 15 bucks for a haynes service manual...and more money for internet service..cause u'll be on this forum ALOT!........good find...if u can visit the car in person that would be best...i found my car through ebay and visited it in person before i bought it.....got a T2 for 3100 with 4 extra rims

 

I have a extra S4 13b...... and thats cheap....... :-D.

 

Hey, Spyder--- Any additional info on the engine???