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fivepointnine 12-31-2011 10:17 PM

wow, just added it up and I have owned 23 cars! not including cars my wife has had or motorcycles! they have included 2 BMW's, 3 Porsche's, 2 RX7's, 2 Mustang GT's, 2 Civic's a Merkur XR4Ti and a 68 F100 with a built FE big block in it!

Dale_K 01-01-2012 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fivepointnine (Post 271370)
if you dont mind me asking what did they give you on trade? Ive been thinking about trading in my S on a G35 coupe 6 spd (back seats and a better daily) and have been offered 11.5k as a trade

I accepted $7,500 for the 2000 S with 111k miles. It was running excellently.

Here's a couple of pictures of the new Jeep. Also check out the For Sale section for several items I've put there including a car cover, Durametric, Tiptronic service kit and center wind deflector.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1..._K/jeep003.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1..._K/jeep001.jpg

Mark_T 01-01-2012 07:31 AM

I've also owned 23 vehicles so far: 12 GM's, 3 Fords, a Rambler, 2 Chryslers, 2 Datsuns, a Toyota, a Riley, and the Boxster. I have to say that, with the possible exception of the '66 Falcon, this Porsche is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. 3 seasons, no mechanical failures, no CEL's, just regular maintenance. It's also the most fun to drive, with second place going to the 510.

I don't think there is any car within my means that I would rather have.

blue2000s 01-01-2012 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dale_K (Post 271737)
I accepted $7,500 for the 2000 S with 111k miles. It was running excellently.

Here's a couple of pictures of the new Jeep. Also check out the For Sale section for several items I've put there including a car cover, Durametric, Tiptronic service kit and center wind deflector.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1..._K/jeep003.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1..._K/jeep001.jpg

Wow, someone got a Porsche for a deal.

DenverSteve 01-01-2012 08:24 AM

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1..._K/jeep003.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1..._K/jeep001.jpg[/QUOTE]

Lovely vehicle. Congrats.

fivepointnine 01-01-2012 09:26 AM

nice vehicle, but there is no way I would have accepted $7500...MAYBE if it was a 98 base but no way on a 2000 S......but no matter its a nice looking Jeep

Ghostrider 310 01-01-2012 09:29 AM

111K is well used up, shocks, springs, all kinds of stuff is needing repair, CV joints, drop links, 7500 and you got the truck you like, good for you guy!

Ghostrider 310 01-01-2012 09:41 AM

Bruce as long as you have been promoted back to admin, can you tewll me why my computer is warning that this site has "deephouse" imdedded it it and warns of a virus?

986_inquiry 01-03-2012 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brockmeister (Post 271678)
I've been reading these posts and of course I have to add my perspective. I've owned 13 cars, 3 trucks, and 5 motorcycles in my lifetime. I've had to fix them all from time time to time. (no exeptions). they all break down. I have owned the '99 Boxster since 7/11. I have already done the brakes and replaced the top. It's not any harder to work on than any other car, but looks much better and puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.
Exotic? to some..maybe. To me...a great style that commands attention. And it's woth every penny.

Agreed. Best bang for buck in terms of impressing people. There is no other vehicle that will impress as many people for the same price a used Boxster goes for. It's definitely an inexpensive "look at me" vehicle.

Flavor 987S 01-04-2012 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 986_inquiry (Post 272303)
Agreed. Best bang for buck in terms of impressing people. There is no other vehicle that will impress as many people for the same price a used Boxster goes for. It's definitely an inexpensive "look at me" vehicle.

Not so impressive with a smashed windshield, and dented body panels from hitting a pedestrian, right?


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