09-12-2013, 04:04 PM
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Damn Yankee
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dallas
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Absolutely.
Hey, I owned 4 MGBs.  I know what it's like to be wondering if I made the right decision. They were great kinesthetic driving machines, though.
And most of the Porsches I've owned have been sterling performers. I have found that if you drive them daily, even just to get them up to temp, they last a long time with proper maintenance.
TO
Last edited by TeamOxford; 09-14-2013 at 07:12 PM.
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09-12-2013, 04:06 PM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
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I've done it twice and would again. Did the IMS upgrade too and would do it again...
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09-12-2013, 04:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Massachusetts
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The IMS issue was for the most part an unknown (at least a remedy for it) when I purchased my "box" back in 2004. But, to answer your question, would I do it again ?Maybe, but this time without the 40K in mods. Then again, it wouldn't be the Dangermobile now would it. 
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09-14-2013, 07:22 PM
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Damn Yankee
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dallas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnny Danger
But, to answer your question, would I do it again? Maybe, but this time without the 40K in mods.
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OMG!
It's no wonder now why you don't drive it much. In '04 you must have paid 20K+ for the Box, and then with all the mods.................. that's 981 money.
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09-12-2013, 04:32 PM
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I am my own mechanic....
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TeamOxford
Absolutely.
Hey, I owned 4 MGBs. I know what it's like to be wondering if I made the right decision. They were great kinesthetic driving machines, though.
And most of the Porches I've owned have been sterling performers. I have found that if you drive them daily, even just to get them up to temp, they last a long time with proper maintenance.
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I have a '64 MKII that just needs an engine & trans!
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'08 VW Touareg T-3 wife's car
'13 F150 Super Crew long bed 4x4 w/ Ego Boost
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09-12-2013, 04:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Land of naught
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ABSOLUTELY! I am so thankful for my Porsche experience, although some days I'm weary of the problems that tend to come along with old-car ownership. I wish I bought newer but then I don't need to fret much about depreciation these days.
I got to the point that I knew if I stayed with Japanese-only vehicles, I was going to miss out on too much of what the world has to offer. For better or worse, I'm now fearless and am entertaining Aston or Ferrari ownership in years to come. It's only money and I'm here for experience.
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09-12-2013, 05:10 PM
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recycledsixtie
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Edmonton Canada
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I would not hesitate to do it again. Repairs so far are acceptable. Unbelievable number of Boxsters for sale this time of year but few older Cayman. The latter are still out of my price range now but am willing to wait for the right moment.
If the Box blows up tomorrow it still will have been worth the ride.....I am enjoying the moment.
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09-12-2013, 05:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Midwest
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It absolutely depends on where you bought on the depreciation curve. If you bought new, Ouch!!!! Within 5 years of new, still a bit butt hurt. Six to 10 years old, not feeling nearly as stung. If you purchased in the past 2 to 4 years, probably feeling ok, etc.
Take the resale value out of the equation, these are incredible cars for the money.
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09-12-2013, 05:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: New Jersey
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I drove my Boxster for 6 years and 60K miles as a daily driver. In the end, I sold it for $12K less than what I bought it for (so it cost me $2K per year in depreciation). I paid a bit more than a typical car for consumables (tires, brakes, etc) and routine maintenance.
You can't drive a Honda Civic for that. Would I do it again? Yes, I did. I went out and bought another old Porsche.
I didn't care about the IMS. But if it bothers you, there is a solution. Put a new bearing in for $2K. IF you can't afford that, then you shouldn't be buying this car.
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