996 Major Engine Failure

[Wanta996]

Still looking for a 996 believe it or not(the amount of dodgy ones out there is scary) and the latest car i have looked at has had a new engine & Clutch fitted, Dealers Words - "car had major engine failure at 29000 miles-porsche fitted complete new engine(inc starter motor,alternater,injection system,throttle body etc)under warranty-new clutch fitted at same time-so car has 2 year porsche warranty on engine and clutch"

Question is - Is this a good buy because it has 2 year OPC warranty on engine & a new clutch fitted or is a car having a new engine looked down on?

P.S. Would this also mean that i do not need to get an £895 warranty put on the car or should i for what may be viewed as non-engine problems like the radiators which seem to have been changed on every C4S & TT i have looked at??

Edited by Wanta996 on Monday 2nd July 10:18

[Dunit]

HI
I would have thought this is a great buy. The dealer has been up front with you and a 2 Year warranty is great. Plus the all the ancileries being new makes it even better provided the price is right.
Bob.

[johnmaddox]

Just make sure all the paperwork confirms what has been done.

[Diesel130]

johnmaddox said:

Just make sure all the paperwork confirms what has been done.

Agree - sounds like an excellent buy if the price is right. Just check with the OPC that did the work that the warrantee is valid and transferrable.

I have a warrantee on mine, and just had a rad replaced under it. Even though the car you're thinking about has a new engine, doesn't mean you should skip a PPI though.