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Old 07-19-2017, 07:37 PM   #1
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66k miles is a long way to go without an oil change. Just sayin'...
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Old 07-20-2017, 05:27 AM   #2
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66k miles is a long way to go without an oil change. Just sayin'...
What are the odds of someone buying a $50,000 sports car and never changing the oil ?

Like I said, he's not wrong, but I suspect he will be looking for many years for his perfect unicorn.
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Old 07-21-2017, 07:27 AM   #3
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What are the odds of someone buying a $50,000 sports car and never changing the oil ?
Good enough to make me want to see some maintenance receipts!
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Old 07-21-2017, 11:46 AM   #5
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How about an original 46 year old replica of a Porsche 917 made by Lazer? Yours for only $5,000, motor needs to be rebuilt.
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How about an original 46 year old replica of a Porsche 917 made by Lazer? Yours for only $5,000, motor needs to be rebuilt.
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Old 07-23-2017, 09:37 AM   #7
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I just test drove a 99 that I found on Craigslist and it had mouse poop in the frunk and trunk. Think I'm gonna pass...

If you're too lazy to vacuum mice droppings up before showing your car what else are you neglecting?
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Old 08-01-2017, 05:43 PM   #8
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I can't unsee these wheels

Porsche Boxster Sleek Styling and Low Mileage - $21800 (Central NJ)

The price seems way high to me, the ad does say the factory wheels are also included though.
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Old 08-01-2017, 06:42 PM   #9
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the ad does say the factory wheels are also included though.
They better, those wheels are hideous.
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Old 08-02-2017, 05:00 AM   #10
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Porsche Boxster Sleek Styling and Low Mileage - $21800 (Central NJ)

The price seems way high to me, the ad does say the factory wheels are also included though.
It's not even an "S" model. That is what I feel the value of my 2004 Special Edition is worth. And mine is in better condition. Subtract the wheels and it's probably around $18k which is still kind of high.
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Those wheels look ridiculous. There should be a discount if they are included.
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Old 08-02-2017, 06:39 AM   #12
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I think $15k is generous for a clean 04 base with 30k miles - it probably still needs a water pump, serpentine belt, plugs and coils, an IMSB replacement, tires for the stock wheels and a brake fluid flush.
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Way too much for that car (especially with those wheels and the Tip. Trans).
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Wow, and with a size large sport drivers seat no less Good for them, someone definitely had a vision and realized it. Not for me, but actually appears to be well executed.

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Old 08-17-2017, 10:50 AM   #16
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Old 08-17-2017, 03:37 PM   #17
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Boston Craigslist, rear main seal tool for $35. No idea how much a new one costs, apparently there is a tool for everything!
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I love the look of that Bumper, a friend of mine got one, and after he had it installed he started overheating and had a big spin at Sebring when some coolant burped out and got under his back tires. He had his shop try some different things to get more air to the radiators, and ultimately had to go back to stock in order to solve it... I wonder if there are some different scoops like from the C4 or the anniversary edition 996 that could be used to channel the air to the radiators efficiently.
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Old 08-18-2017, 04:38 PM   #20
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I like the look but would not add it to my car as I'm not a huge fan of making a car look like something it's not. No disrespect intended to anyone who goes that route...personal taste.
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