How rare is this 986?

[RedTele58]

Originally Posted by PorscheBound

How many do you have? Do you have a pic with all of them?

Well, um, err, uh... 5 Boxsters.

-2 1999's - the one above and a triple black (64k miles)
- 2000 2.7 (87k miles)- "The Slut" Silver w/ Boxster Red interior. She's my daily driver morphing into a DE/Autocross car.
- 2001 S (34k miles) - Guards Red w/ black interior
- 2002 S (74k miles) - Silver/gray interior

And, um, err...

- 1999 996 C4 black w/Boxster Red interior w/ factory aerokit - 84K miles
- 1990 944S2 cabriolet black/linen interior - 64K original miles - garage queen

^ those are all the drivers.

Projects:

- 3 1984 928S (they were/are my dream Porsche - just have to get them all together. Red/black interior, red, 2-tone brown interior and Pewter silver/burgundy interior)
- 1971 914 orange/black interior

That's 11. Sounds like a lot, but all together the cost is about 1/2 of what a new turbo 911 costs, and I know several guys with those. Or, a new 3/4 ton 4x4 truck, a boat, and a Harley, and every other $30k/yr redneck around here has that combo.

Plus I'm on the hunt for a 97-99 Boxster for a Spec racer. And a few other color combo Boxsters I want; Zanzibar Red/black, and Rain Forest Green/Boxster Red.


I've been driving/collecting Porsches for 30 years. I have a 30x60 shop and a big garage.


***Jake and the younger guys take notice - here's a math formula - (good education+good job-wife-kids) = You can have all the toys you want.

Here's my 2002S on the track a few weeks ago:


I'll hunt up some more pictures.

Rick

[seningen]

Originally Posted by RedTele58

Well, um, err, uh... 5

***Jake and the younger guys take notice - here's a math formula - (good education+good job-wife-kids) = You can have all the toys you want. :
Rick

I'll amend that to be +great wife. + one awesome kid
And you can still
Have the best of both worlds...
I'll be at 9 (picking up our first street air cooled)
when we return from Europe on a family trip.

Probably more work than Rick but I'm lucky it has paid good dividends.
Helps if the wife likes great cars too.

Note my price to acquire all 9 would be less than that
Car, truck, boat combo. And that includes 4 track/race cars.

I'd say the important point is get your life in order, make sure the family is taking care of and ultimately comes first, than the toys and the 'permission' to enjoy them comes easier.

Mike

[ArenaRed986]

As rare as this color may be I saw a very clean example for sale on LA craigslist for only 6k had 77k miles on it a few months back- I didn't need another boxster but it was nice.

[tightbox]

Yep, look up "djlomas" from Chicago.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2483995/1998-porsche-boxster/photo-gallery/

I remember this car well. He did some really nice mods/writeups and was a great photog.

[Ckrikos]

I saw ocean jade with nephrite green interior. Talk about a rare color combo.

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[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by RedTele58

Well, um, err, uh... 5 Boxsters.

-2 1999's - the one above and a triple black (64k miles)
- 2000 2.7 (87k miles)- "The Slut" Silver w/ Boxster Red interior. She's my daily driver morphing into a DE/Autocross car.
- 2001 S (34k miles) - Guards Red w/ black interior
- 2002 S (74k miles) - Silver/gray interior

And, um, err...

- 1999 996 C4 black w/Boxster Red interior w/ factory aerokit - 84K miles
- 1990 944S2 cabriolet black/linen interior - 64K original miles - garage queen

^ those are all the drivers.

Projects:

- 3 1984 928S (they were/are my dream Porsche - just have to get them all together. Red/black interior, red, 2-tone brown interior and Pewter silver/burgundy interior)
- 1971 914 orange/black interior

That's 11. Sounds like a lot, but all together the cost is about 1/2 of what a new turbo 911 costs, and I know several guys with those. Or, a new 3/4 ton 4x4 truck, a boat, and a Harley, and every other $30k/yr redneck around here has that combo.

Plus I'm on the hunt for a 97-99 Boxster for a Spec racer. And a few other color combo Boxsters I want; Zanzibar Red/black, and Rain Forest Green/Boxster Red.


I've been driving/collecting Porsches for 30 years. I have a 30x60 shop and a big garage.


***Jake and the younger guys take notice - here's a math formula - (good education+good job-wife-kids) = You can have all the toys you want.

Here's my 2002S on the track a few weeks ago:


I'll hunt up some more pictures.

Rick

A personal favorite colors are the Zanzibar red and the new metro grey metallic! But that is quite the collection, and the Harley boat statement is a way to put things that few think of.

[BFeller]

The car in this ad might be the same color as the OP's. The lighting appears to be off in the pictures - so I cannot tell positively.

2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER AUTOMATIC 44K HARDTOP LOW MILES

[Tpierce129]

Originally Posted by BFeller

The car in this ad might be the same color as the OP's. The lighting appears to be off in the pictures - so I cannot tell positively.

2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER AUTOMATIC 44K HARDTOP LOW MILES

They didn't make the color in that year, 97-98

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by BFeller

The car in this ad might be the same color as the OP's. The lighting appears to be off in the pictures - so I cannot tell positively.

2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER AUTOMATIC 44K HARDTOP LOW MILES

Yeah that's just a silver car with a bad camera haha

[986_c6]

Originally Posted by RedTele58

Well, um, err, uh... 5 Boxsters.

-2 1999's - the one above and a triple black (64k miles)
- 2000 2.7 (87k miles)- "The Slut" Silver w/ Boxster Red interior. She's my daily driver morphing into a DE/Autocross car.
- 2001 S (34k miles) - Guards Red w/ black interior
- 2002 S (74k miles) - Silver/gray interior

And, um, err...

- 1999 996 C4 black w/Boxster Red interior w/ factory aerokit - 84K miles
- 1990 944S2 cabriolet black/linen interior - 64K original miles - garage queen

^ those are all the drivers.

Projects:

- 3 1984 928S (they were/are my dream Porsche - just have to get them all together. Red/black interior, red, 2-tone brown interior and Pewter silver/burgundy interior)
- 1971 914 orange/black interior

That's 11. Sounds like a lot, but all together the cost is about 1/2 of what a new turbo 911 costs, and I know several guys with those. Or, a new 3/4 ton 4x4 truck, a boat, and a Harley, and every other $30k/yr redneck around here has that combo.

Plus I'm on the hunt for a 97-99 Boxster for a Spec racer. And a few other color combo Boxsters I want; Zanzibar Red/black, and Rain Forest Green/Boxster Red.


I've been driving/collecting Porsches for 30 years. I have a 30x60 shop and a big garage.


***Jake and the younger guys take notice - here's a math formula - (good education+good job-wife-kids) = You can have all the toys you want.

I'll hunt up some more pictures.

Rick

LOL! Lovin it! Talk about an addiction. You have convinced me to purchase another boxster because they are such value for the money and why not have a spare?:dance:

Rick, your formula works, but having a wife that works and supports the hobbies also works, so (good education+good job+wife with good job +/-2 kids) = toys at mod level.

LOL! 5 Boxsters is not mod level toys.

[986_c6]

Oops, forgot about OP and the color. Yes, it is an extremely rare find/color! Anything rare (in terms of color) has a greater level of appreciation for me.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Stroked & Blown

Is that djlomas old car?

It sure is. The tinted headlights and aftermarket steering wheel gave it away.


He used to post a new picture almost every day.

Originally Posted by Tpierce129

[RandallNeighbour]

OP, that's DJ's car for sure.

He put his heart and soul into that car. Took a zillion pics of it for the forum too because he was an amateur photographer.

You would have to be a forum member from five or eight years back to see these though. Not sure if they're still posted here.

[Tpierce129]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

OP, that's DJ's car for sure.

He put his heart and soul into that car. Took a zillion pics of it for the forum too because he was an amateur photographer.

You would have to be a forum member from five or eight years back to see these though. Not sure if they're still posted here.

I'm about to do a quick search! I love history. What was his username? djlomas isn't it

[Burg Boxster]

Originally Posted by Stroked & Blown

Is that djlomas old car?

I'm thinking it is... guess we've been around too long in these parts...

[fatmike]

He was my favorite poster. He posted such amazing photographs.


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[Tpierce129]

These pictures?

[fatmike]

Originally Posted by Tpierce129

These pictures?

yes - and hundreds more just like them

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[papasmurf]

but without the hardtop and aftermarket rims (just 16's) but it is a very nice looking color on the cars.

[Andrew McD]

Funny that car looks MUCH better in the sun. Here is one I found for sale in the UK with the trend package and a bit about it...

Porsche Boxster 2.5 SPYDER 2d 201 BHP STUNNING LOW MILEAGE PORSCHE