02-02-2014, 08:43 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Louisiana
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Totaled my boxster
and with the insurance money i find it hard to get a replacement, considering i was lucky to pick a random one that was flawless (minus a coolant cap)
low mileage 986 boxster S or slightly high mileage 987 S
not to mention i bought the car two months ago and some kid turned out infront of me.
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01 Boxster S BlacK/Black 6 speed (Totaled: Engine, Trans, and ECU Salvaged)
2001 boxster S Grey/Grey 6 Speed ( not stock and don't know whats been done to it)
Speed doesn't kill, It's the sudden stop that does.
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02-02-2014, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Marin, California
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Any day a Boxster gets sent to the junker is a very sad day. It sounds like you survived the ordeal though. There are plenty of Boxsters out there, maybe not this exact combination of options/miles/condition, but you'll find a new one soon enough.
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02-02-2014, 09:14 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Louisiana
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i'm buying her back totaled and gonna donate the motor and tranny to my cousin who has a regular boxster. so atleast her heart shall beat on. wondering though, are 987s worth the extra dollar? and still easy DIY?
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01 Boxster S BlacK/Black 6 speed (Totaled: Engine, Trans, and ECU Salvaged)
2001 boxster S Grey/Grey 6 Speed ( not stock and don't know whats been done to it)
Speed doesn't kill, It's the sudden stop that does.
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02-02-2014, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Chandler, AZ
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That sucks!!!!!
You might want to sale the motor and trans. You should be able to get some good money for them and use the funds towards buying a new one. It might even make sense to find a clean roller ( I think I saw one advertised on this forum that claimed to be super clean) and do a transplant.
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02 Boxster S Guards Red, black interior with matching hardtop
89 Carrera 4
89 944 S2
78 911SC
Last edited by Porsche9; 02-02-2014 at 09:38 AM.
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02-02-2014, 09:38 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: FL
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After donating the motor and trans there are lots of good parts to part out. Good luck on your search for the new one!
Steve
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02-02-2014, 09:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
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Sorry to hear, glad that you are ok! The advice seems to be buy the newest you can afford. I like my 2001 S even though I could afford more. Buy the nicest one you like and can afford.
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2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
DEPO Tail Lights
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02-02-2014, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
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Most important, glad that you and other driver are ok, but brother, I know how you feel! ( http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/43878-ahhh-my-car-hit-bad-today.html).
Use the opportunity to turn lemons into lemonade. Take your Porsche ownership to the next level. Its a chance to start over, only smarter.
Best wishes!
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1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
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02-02-2014, 09:47 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Louisiana
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Got my eyes on a 05 S vs a 01 S. Prices are the same, but have a 70k mile difference.
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01 Boxster S BlacK/Black 6 speed (Totaled: Engine, Trans, and ECU Salvaged)
2001 boxster S Grey/Grey 6 Speed ( not stock and don't know whats been done to it)
Speed doesn't kill, It's the sudden stop that does.
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02-02-2014, 11:05 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Posts: 3,432
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Very sorry for your loss.
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'04 Boxster S 50 Jahre 550 Spyder Anniversary Special Edition, 851 of 1953, 6-sp, IMS/RMS, GT Metallic silver, cocoa brown leather SOLD to member Broken Linkage.
'08 VW Touareg T-3 wife's car
'13 F150 Super Crew long bed 4x4 w/ Ego Boost
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02-02-2014, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: DFW
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Wow what a mess. That sux. Plenty of boxster out there. Try em all and you will find the right one.
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02-02-2014, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Queensland, Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mustang2porsche
Got my eyes on a 05 S vs a 01 S. Prices are the same, but have a 70k mile difference.
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70,000 miles difference is a lot of $$ when it comes to suspension / interior / componant wear and replacement.....
But as you know, some people can trash a car in 25k and others can look after them & they still look good after 100k.
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2001 Boxster S (triple black). Sleeping easier with LN Engineering/Flat 6 IMS upgrade, low temp thermostat & underspeed pulley.
2001 MV Agusta F4.
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