what would you expect to pay?
 

for a S4 TII motor w/55k miles? thats all i know atm.

more info will be added as soon a i know more.

Depending on how much compression it will generate it could vary a LOT...

Nothing more than $500...


-Ted

I paid that much total for 3 of my cars. Hav you even seen the car?

a little more info... says compression is excellent. wants $1300... seems a bit steep IMO. for a few bux more, hell throw in the tranny and some other stuff...

feels like im having trouble getting info out of this guy. man i really need a motor... not sure what else i should ask... any suggestions?


edit: i havent seen the car... i found the seller on craigslist while searching in the Chicago listings.

I'd just about say buy a motor with the intention of rebuilding it and if you get lucky then sweet. btw I paid $1300 for my whole TII. He wants that for a motor you haven't seen run? HA! What a douche.

Ditto to crazy seller, to much without tranny, and no proof or warranty of running

got another one for you guys...

turbo motor, blown coolant seal.

that was the last PM i received from this new guy... so a turbo motor, blown coolant seal, f'd up turbo... what should i ask for the motor? $300?

$800 for all of it?

It's really up to you, but at least you know a little more about the condition of the parts now. I'd want to know how long it's been sitting. Assuming there's coolant in the combustion chambers I'd be leery of pitting and rust.

this is a new guy... the first guy i was dealing with before was beating around the bush and didnt seem too trust worthy...

Gotcha. I think my comment still stands though. Make him on offer YOU can't refuse and see if he takes it. The objective would obviously be to come out with at least what you paid for. 300 bones for a thrashed keg would be utterly pointless, but 300 bones for a set of good condition irons and one good rotor/housing might not be bad. I paid a lot less than $300 for my keg, but it was worth more. I'm just glad I didn't have to pay more :D

next time i talk to him, ill try and get more info on the engine. thanks for the words of wisdom. :icon_tup:

Updates?

500 is reasonable, as long as the issue is just the coolant seals.

You could have a fully rebuilt engine (after rebuild kit) for the price of the original guys offer.

I would get some streetport templates and build a decent engine.

It will be a shitstorm of dollars if the housings/rotors/etc are warped from overheating though.

john ny