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[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310

Hey, man from uncle, get this, there is no more production of Boxsters!!One must either buy new off current stock, used or wait till June launch in Sardinia Italy of the new car which I was just told has: engine moved more to the center, is wider and two inches longer.

you think Porsche could update their website instead of letting you jerk yourself a soda for six hours configuring what doesn't exist?

Interesting. They are also selling the 997 and the 991 both as 2012 models side by side.

[Topless]

$90K is a lot of scratch... = 6-8 good used Boxsters, 1 lightly used 997 GT3, 2 used 996 GT3, 2 used 996 Turbos, 2 Porsche certified 987 Cayman S, 2 good used C6 corvettes.

A nice 987 S with stock motor, 200lbs removed and 5k in suspension would give any 987.2 Spyder a race with equivalent tires and drivers. A Boxster Spyder is a very nice car. Probably not a $90K car though.

[Ghostrider 310]

Anybody seen the digits on the 2012 units or hear any lore? My dealer says you might be able to order one in May.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

One of the major downsides to the 355 is that in order to do the 3 year/15,000 mile cam belt service, the engine has to be completely removed .

Check out the notes and the reported cost of the engine out. I love the F355, and for $45k, it's right at the market average, but regular maintanence is half the value of the car!

http://www.grandprimotors.com/details-1995-Ferrari%20-F355%20-NzM0.html

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by thstone

I have bought a few cars sight unseen (from eBay) and the best way to do this is to hire a local company to do the PPI on site and then email you the report. The company will typically do a full visual inspection, check for engine error codes, perform a test drive, and provide lots of pictures. You can also talk to the inspector to get his impressions of the car and answer any particular questions that the report may not have addressed. The cost is around $250-$400.

Then you can use the report to decide whether to buy or not. I have decided not to buy several cars once I got the report. You can also use the report in your negotiations to justify why you're offering a lower price.

How did you pay for the cars and transfer title?

[ekam]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

Check out the notes and the repoted cost of the engine out. I love the F355, and for $45k, it's right at the market average, but regular maintanence is half the value of the car!

Grand Prix Motors Inc. | 1995 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta

Yea no ****************, my friend has a low mileage F355 convertible, paid $30k last summer for a known cracked header issue turned engine rebuild... he said that's the last Fcar he'll ever buy.

They're beautiful cars but they're like high-end escorts, you have to pay to play.

Another guy has a 430 and he claims it costs him $6 every km he drives, not including gas!!

[Johnny Danger]

Hey Ghost,
I found the perfect car to help you scratch that Ferrari itch !




HQ VINTAGE 80'S BARBIE RED FERRARI COMMERCIAL - YouTube

[Ghostrider 310]

Thanks possible tough guy but I already found my car, just hoping the check comes before someone else scores it.