07-20-2017, 08:53 AM
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#501
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Registered User
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Location: Stow, MA
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2004 Boxster S Silver - FUNTOY
2002 Boxster Base Guardsy Red - FUNBOX
1987 Caterham Super 7 1700 Supersprint
2009 Mercedes Benz CLK 350 convertible
1941 Dodge Luxury Liner Coupe
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07-20-2017, 08:55 AM
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#502
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Saint Louis
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sugarwood
How many service records does a car with 66k really have?
Sure, records are great, but are they a deal breaker?
Why not assume there has been NO work done, and the car ran flawlessly from day one.
What do you think it's now worth?
If I bought that car with 66k, I would
Replace all fluids (diff, brake fluid, oil, coolant, steering, gearbox)
Spark plugs, air filter, belts, hoses.
There's your service history you'd have anyways.
Now, it's all current for $300.
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This one was more of a fixer upper. I added up everything that would be needed to replace missing pieces, fix defective parts, and change the IMS bearing and clutch, and was looking at between $5,500 - and $6,800 worth of work. I'm totally fine paying $12k or more for a 2002 S with around 66,000 miles on it. I just wouldn't pay that much for this one.
Last edited by McHeinzky; 07-20-2017 at 09:18 AM.
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07-20-2017, 09:05 AM
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#503
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Omaha
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Ripped it clean off. Like a .44 magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world.
https://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/d/volkswagen-vw-scirocco/6227119916.html
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2008 Boxster S Limited Edition #005
2008 Cayman S Sport - Signal Green
1989 928 S4 5 spd - black
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07-20-2017, 12:51 PM
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#504
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2003 Base 5-speed
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Stoneham, MA
Posts: 949
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Quote:
Originally Posted by husker boxster
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Does anyone feel lucky? Well, do they?
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07-21-2017, 07:51 AM
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#505
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 71
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Quote:
Originally Posted by husker boxster
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I will not sell it unless you understand what kind of car you are buying.
LOL, yea, a totaled parts car with the door ripped off ?
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07-21-2017, 08:27 AM
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#506
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 266
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sugarwood
What are the odds of someone buying a $50,000 sports car and never changing the oil ?
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Good enough to make me want to see some maintenance receipts!
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07-21-2017, 07:46 PM
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#508
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Saint Louis
Posts: 33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulE
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The dice shifter kills me!
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07-23-2017, 10:37 AM
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#509
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Saint Louis
Posts: 33
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Test Drive
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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08-01-2017, 07:42 PM
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#511
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1997 Tip, 2018 Macan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Upland, CA
Posts: 1,338
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulE
the ad does say the factory wheels are also included though.
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They better, those wheels are hideous.
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08-02-2017, 06:00 AM
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#512
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I am No. 1348
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Tampa/FL
Posts: 340
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulE
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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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08-02-2017, 07:10 AM
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#513
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2003 S, Arctic Silver, M6
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Posts: 1,346
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Those wheels look ridiculous. There should be a discount if they are included.
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08-02-2017, 07:39 AM
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#514
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: New Jersey
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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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08-02-2017, 08:55 AM
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#515
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: San Jose , CA
Posts: 574
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Way too much for that car (especially with those wheels and the Tip. Trans).
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Lapis Blue 03 Boxster S
Seal Grey 04 Boxster S (RIP 9-21-14)
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08-03-2017, 09:21 AM
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#516
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 1,821
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Can you see yourself in this?
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James now has: 2008 987S 6 speed
Crashed: 2010 987.2 pdk in speed yellow!
Sold to a cool racer chick: 2004 986 S
YouTube channel: the PORSCHE as seen by NewArt
www.youtube.com/channel/UCohdrH2xHTklM1thxk0KKOQ?
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08-03-2017, 09:27 AM
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#517
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: North Eastern US
Posts: 646
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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.
Quote:
Originally Posted by NewArt
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Rgds, Fred
#317 550 Spyder Anniversary Edition 2004 Boxster S, 3.8L Flat Six Innovations engine, PSS9s, etc, etc . . .
The contents of my posts are for entertainment only. As confirmed by my many motor sports fails, I am not qualified to give product endorsements or mechanical advice
Last edited by Oldcarguy; 08-03-2017 at 09:31 AM.
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08-17-2017, 11:50 AM
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#518
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Omaha
Posts: 2,911
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Kind of
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2008 Boxster S Limited Edition #005
2008 Cayman S Sport - Signal Green
1989 928 S4 5 spd - black
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08-17-2017, 04:37 PM
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#519
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,631
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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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08-18-2017, 09:46 AM
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#520
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
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