$8000 Boxster S

[ChrisZang]

One more thing: if I look at the "cars for sale" section on this forum I see several Boxsters in your price range....

[j.fro]

This car sounds like a great candidate for track/autocross and heavy modifications. You've got a good budget and great shop resources. Are you planning to spend your budget on upgrades, or is it there just in case? If you are not happy with a stock car, this sounds like the one for you...if you feel mere mortals have no business messing with Porsche's product, find a nicer car.

[PorscheBound]

Originally Posted by j.fro

This car sounds like a great candidate for track/autocross and heavy modifications. You've got a good budget and great shop resources. Are you planning to spend your budget on upgrades, or is it there just in case? If you are not happy with a stock car, this sounds like the one for you...if you feel mere mortals have no business messing with Porsche's product, find a nicer car.

Budget is there just in case. No real desire to highly modify the car. Most upgrades would be slight cosmetic changes. Like clear tails and headlights, maybe a new set of wheels, things like that.

[PorscheBound]

New information discussed with owner: ALLEDGEDLY

Bought from 2nd owner with blown engine. 2nd owner couldn't afford to repair or replace engine. Current owners brother has been a Porsche mechanic for 30 years and he is the one who did the engine rebuild. When the engine was rebuilt, they put in the LN bearing as well as new clutch. They have invoices and receipts for all work done. Engine rebuild was done 3 months ago. Reason for selling is he needs money.

[j.fro]

Sounds like the engine is in order...if the receipts chek out. How's the suspension and transmission? 2nd gear pop-out tends to be a 6sp issue, rebuild = 4-5K. Struts, control arms, etc could also be wearing.

[PorscheBound]

Originally Posted by j.fro

Sounds like the engine is in order...if the receipts chek out. How's the suspension and transmission? 2nd gear pop-out tends to be a 6sp issue, rebuild = 4-5K. Struts, control arms, etc could also be wearing.

Yes. All things to consider. I'll have to get under the car and pull on some tie rods and see how things are looking as well as feel during the test drive.

[rp17]

....if you feel mere mortals have no business messing with Porsche's product, find a nicer car.[/QUOTE]

Well said.

[PorscheBound]

Originally Posted by ChrisZang

One more thing: if I look at the "cars for sale" section on this forum I see several Boxsters in your price range....

This is true. There are plenty of cars to START with in my range. But upon further inspection and PPI's I am finding these 14-18K cars need a few grand to really be "right" pushing the total investment into the low 20's