Ugh.

I passed on this car.

After a lengthy conversation with two Porsche service reps and multiple local indy shops, I just feel like there are too many open-ended variables with this one, some with expensive consequences.

One Porsche service guy reinforced the idea that the AT engines are ...

Yet another thread about a new-to-me 996.1.........this will be my first P-car.

I can pick up a local (well, 75 miles from me) 2000 C2 Cab, tiptronic car.

Here's what I know of the car:

I have seen it and driven it. Nice car, but not flawless. Starts/runs/drives as it should.

Factory rebuilt ...

I think I'm sufficiently scared off from attempting this swap. Too many unknowns, with countless opportunities to derail the entire project. I don't need anything that involved!

Been doing lots of reading, but I'm still not ultra clear on this one...

I'm seeing lots of cars (especially early models) with bad/unknown engines. And some are priced to sell! However, the engine is usually a giant question mark as far as condition is concerned.

I've got access to a stellar '88 ...