need advice for purcahse of boxster with defect - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

FrayAdjacent · 08-14-2007, 08:02 AM

You need to find out what is wrong with it, and how much it will cost to fix.

If the engine is toast, it could cost $5000 - 10,000 to replace it. Could you make a profit if you ended up spending $25,000 on it?

loftedbooch · 08-14-2007, 08:05 AM

im presuming that defective engine means it needs to be replaced fully. but really, as high as 10,000$?

FrayAdjacent · 08-14-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by loftedbooch

im presuming that defective engine means it needs to be replaced fully. but really, as high as 10,000$?

'Defective but still running'

That would lead me to think that it's not a slipped sleeve (which would prevent the engine from running), or a failed IMS (which would prevent the engine from running)... heck, it could be a simple valve cover gasket leak, or an RMS leak.

Can you get more detail on what is wrong?

I've heard of stupid people selling things at HUGE losses (good prices for you and I) because they have a relatively minor issue, but the stupid person doesn't want to figure out what it is.

racer_d · 08-14-2007, 03:19 PM

Currently, a Canadian dollar is worth about $.94 - effectively a 1-1 ratio for discussions simplicity.

So.

Boxster S for $15K, but may need entire replacement motor...

Well. A new "crate" motor has to be close to $10K (including install)

A used 3.2l? not sure.. find a wreck and maybe pay $2-4K + install?

A used 3.4l from a 996? used maybe also $3-6K + install

So, at minimum you could get it and get it running again for about $20K overall

But, what is the true used market price for a non "crate" engined car (ie one from a wreck) vs a true "porsche certified replacement motor" car? I imagine a dealer, with a certified replacement, could still get $22K. not sure an "independent" could get as much.. maybe $20k.

So, imho, you won't make money on this deal. However, if you sell your non s and replace it with a project that appeals to you, then maybe it makes sense.

humara · 08-14-2007, 05:58 PM

996 3.4 ftw. Otherwise I would think this would not be worth it.

David N. · 08-15-2007, 01:06 AM

Maybe you could bargain him down from 15k? An S that's great every other way seems mighty tempting for an engine upgrade. Don't expect to make money on the deal tho, expect to get a good price on mega-Boxster! Live the dream baby!

-David