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Old 03-10-2014, 07:24 AM   #11
Jamesp
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Originally Posted by BigShow View Post
I've been mulling over and 996 or 986/7 for a while. Most of the better deals appear to be on the east and west coast. Not as much selection in the Midwest.

Locally I just found a non-working 2001, 2.7L Boxster with 80,000 miles but with a salvage title. Asking price is $4,000. The pictures don't show accident damage, I'm going to call about the salvage title.

I'm a DIY kind of guy this could be an interesting project or a nightmare. If I put in a new engine it will still carry the stigma of a salvage title.



Thoughts?
Sounds like it's been swimming, and if so, don't back away from it, turn and run. Lots of electrical wiring sensors effectors circuit boards etc. to go wrong along with all the mechanicals and everything very pricey. Couple that with a salvage title and you have a never ending money pit you can't sell.
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