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MACLAB · 03-15-2017, 05:50 PM

Hi guys,

First time poster, long time lurker. I apologize if this is in the wrong thread, please redirect me if otherwise. As the title reads, I am asking for people’s feedback to see if I should keep or sell my 1999 986 Porsche Boxster as I am moving across the country for a job. I am the second owner gifted to me by my dad the previous owner. Shipping the car will cost $1100-1500. Recently, I have received offers for my car for $3500-5000. Below are the facts of the car via my observations and a thorough an inspection by a private Porsche mechanic. Prices are parts + labor. It is important to note, I am not handy and do not have the time to learn, and I am unable to personally drive my car across the country. If the car sells, I am only able to add $1000 immediately, or $2000 in 4 months due to other non-auto costs and existing financial commitments. Being car less will add 2 hrs a day to my work and back home (10hrs a week in total). Moreover, I will need to pay taxes, inspections, title, other repairs for a used car. If I should keep the car, what repairs should I make and what should I look out for in the near future? I welcome all inputs! I thank everyone’s feedback ahead of time and thank you all for your time. Cheers!

General:
-Year: 1999
-Model: 986 Manuel
-Body Type: Convertible soft hood (no leaks)
-Mileage: 168000
-Accidents: none
-Airbags: intact
-Security: functional
-Check Lights: All off
-Gasoline: Always Premium
-Oil Change: Always synthetic, on time

Aesthetics Ext:
-Paint: redone in 2016 (free)
-Headlights: deoxidized in 2016. HID kit installed in 2013

Aesthetics Int.
-Upholstery: cracks and tears on the driver side ($350)
-Carpet: no stains
-Audio: Improved radio with aux and Bluetooth in 2013

Mechanics:
-Battery: replaced in 2015. Current, holds 12.8V engine off
-Alternator: rebuilt in 2014. Currently, puts out 14V
-Tires: replaced in 2016
-Break/pads/sensor: replaced in 2016
-Clutch: replaced in 2015
-Driver Belt/Tensioner: readjusted in 2015
-Brake flush: Needed ($150)
-Fr + Rr Hatch Struts: Needed ($384)
-Engine Filter: Needed ($20)
-Seals/Covers/Sparkplugs: Tube and Vario Car solenoid minor leakage and need new sparkplugs ($640)
-Oil Pan: Minor leakage ($225)
-Fr sway bar links: Needed ($200)
-Car horn: Does not work. Steering wheel needs to be replaced ($350).

Electrical:
-Key fob: cannot auto lock driver. Must insert key.
-Sun visor: Driver side does not light up ($??)
-Dashboard: The time box (lower right) light is out ($??)

03-15-2017, 05:50 PM	#1
MACLAB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Posts: 3	Advice: Keep/Sell 986 Hi guys, First time poster, long time lurker. I apologize if this is in the wrong thread, please redirect me if otherwise. As the title reads, I am asking for people’s feedback to see if I should keep or sell my 1999 986 Porsche Boxster as I am moving across the country for a job. I am the second owner gifted to me by my dad the previous owner. Shipping the car will cost $1100-1500. Recently, I have received offers for my car for $3500-5000. Below are the facts of the car via my observations and a thorough an inspection by a private Porsche mechanic. Prices are parts + labor. It is important to note, I am not handy and do not have the time to learn, and I am unable to personally drive my car across the country. If the car sells, I am only able to add $1000 immediately, or $2000 in 4 months due to other non-auto costs and existing financial commitments. Being car less will add 2 hrs a day to my work and back home (10hrs a week in total). Moreover, I will need to pay taxes, inspections, title, other repairs for a used car. If I should keep the car, what repairs should I make and what should I look out for in the near future? I welcome all inputs! I thank everyone’s feedback ahead of time and thank you all for your time. Cheers! General: -Year: 1999 -Model: 986 Manuel -Body Type: Convertible soft hood (no leaks) -Mileage: 168000 -Accidents: none -Airbags: intact -Security: functional -Check Lights: All off -Gasoline: Always Premium -Oil Change: Always synthetic, on time Aesthetics Ext: -Paint: redone in 2016 (free) -Headlights: deoxidized in 2016. HID kit installed in 2013 Aesthetics Int. -Upholstery: cracks and tears on the driver side ($350) -Carpet: no stains -Audio: Improved radio with aux and Bluetooth in 2013 Mechanics: -Battery: replaced in 2015. Current, holds 12.8V engine off -Alternator: rebuilt in 2014. Currently, puts out 14V -Tires: replaced in 2016 -Break/pads/sensor: replaced in 2016 -Clutch: replaced in 2015 -Driver Belt/Tensioner: readjusted in 2015 -Brake flush: Needed ($150) -Fr + Rr Hatch Struts: Needed ($384) -Engine Filter: Needed ($20) -Seals/Covers/Sparkplugs: Tube and Vario Car solenoid minor leakage and need new sparkplugs ($640) -Oil Pan: Minor leakage ($225) -Fr sway bar links: Needed ($200) -Car horn: Does not work. Steering wheel needs to be replaced ($350). Electrical: -Key fob: cannot auto lock driver. Must insert key. -Sun visor: Driver side does not light up ($??) -Dashboard: The time box (lower right) light is out ($??) Last edited by MACLAB; 03-15-2017 at 06:58 PM.