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Old 04-14-2018, 11:30 PM   #681
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Old 04-15-2018, 07:02 AM   #682
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Dear god...that's ugly
yeah, I hear ya. Thumbs up for the effort someone invested, but each and every detail is soo not mine. I wanted to like it, but I just can't. I don't even want to ask why people don't have eyes for proportions (front fenders, nice idea but WAY too long).
My Boxster is definitely not an untouched and clean example, so I would say here:
To each their own.
Here, the best I could do in 5 mins:
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Old 04-15-2018, 08:23 AM   #683
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Dear god...that's ugly
Yeah, nice effort but definitely not my cup of tea
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Old 04-15-2018, 12:14 PM   #684
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Here, the best I could do in 5 mins:
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I don't think Photoshop or a custom fabricator can fix it. I do like a lot of the elements of it though:




Seriously though, if I was looking to spend that much money for the elements of a 550 Spyder ($37,500 starting bid), I'd buy a nice fully built 550 replica.
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Old 04-15-2018, 12:55 PM   #685
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I don't think Photoshop or a custom fabricator can fix it. I do like a lot of the elements of it though: ...Seriously though, if I was looking to spend that much money for the elements of a 550 Spyder ($37,500 starting bid), I'd buy a nice fully built 550 replica.
Yep...you picked all the elements I did not like...almost. I can help it, but I really don't like those chairs in any Porsche, 911 or 986, looks wise they are an absolute no-go. No idea what Porsche was thinking (looks/design wise back then).
And the rear spoiler, what does that supposed to be?
Uhm...I am sure it cost a lot of money to do all that, but ...lol...37,500? That car looks like a hobby (spending $), not like an investment (earning $).
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Well, for that car does NOT make a case for round Porsche headlights on the Boxster. Yikes. I don't get the fake engine grill on the trunk either.

To each his own I guess...
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Round headlight can look good if done right.
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OK, they did it in 1999. That explains some things.

And the headlights are out of an Mercedes E-Class. That's why they needed a kind of angle and the too long front fenders – which are made out of metal.

Much effort, but i have to admit i don't like it. Especially because it's not a modern interpretation, but has too much fake elements to get it looking kind of old.
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No joke here. This one looks good, esp for the price. If I didn't have my 09 for sale, I'd prob be heading to Dallas to look / buy.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/2004-porsche-boxster-special/6548405142.html
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Old 04-16-2018, 01:28 PM   #691
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No joke here. This one looks good, esp for the price. If I didn't have my 09 for sale, I'd prob be heading to Dallas to look / buy.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/2004-porsche-boxster-special/6548405142.html
I thought all the SE's had coco interior...no?
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I thought all the SE's had coco interior...no?
May just be the crappy pics...

Love those wheels but would not want the TIP in this car.
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That interior is definitely black. Maybe an SE special order? Porsche will do just about anything for the right $$$.
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That interior is definitely black. Maybe an SE special order? Porsche will do just about anything for the right $$$.
Yes, black leather (I think they actually called it dark grey) interior was an option on the SE.
Build your '04 SE: https://www.autoblog.com/buy/2004-Porsche-Boxster-S_Special_Edition__2dr_Rear_wheel_Drive_Convertibl e/equipment/#
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Black or maybe it was charcoal gray was an alternate interior color option for the SE's, my neighbor had one. I believe it also had a black top but he only had it from 2004 to about 2007 and my memory is a bit fuzzy on that.

Here is a very clean low mileage, one owner 99 Boxster for sale in NJ. $20 k seems quite high but I hope he does well on the sale. Maybe PCA classifieds or an auction is a better place for him to get a good price.
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I've never seen this one before. Lots of stuff to like about it. Some nice mods.
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yeah, I hear ya. Thumbs up for the effort someone invested, but each and every detail is soo not mine. I wanted to like it, but I just can't. I don't even want to ask why people don't have eyes for proportions (front fenders, nice idea but WAY too long).
My Boxster is definitely not an untouched and clean example, so I would say here:
To each their own.
Here, the best I could do in 5 mins:
My father and I built that car.

The headlights are mercedes e class, and the fenders are 100% metal. There are many small custom touches, like no third brake light, genuine 550 spyder grab handle, and more I can’t reme offhand.

I agree the retro theme went overboard as rear grilles, headlight stone guards, James Dean there () and taillight covers are a bit much.

However, you must remember this car was built when the 986 was a couple years old and a common complaint were the “fried egg headlights”.

This is the car that got me into Boxster. Coincidentally, my own Boxster is Artic Silver
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Anyone into off-roading? Maybe the guys on Road Kill would like it - they seem to have a desert fetish.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-porsche-forsche/6558517427.html
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Anyone into off-roading? Maybe the guys on Road Kill would like it - they seem to have a desert fetish.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-porsche-forsche/6558517427.html
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Anyone into off-roading? Maybe the guys on Road Kill would like it - they seem to have a desert fetish.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-porsche-forsche/6558517427.html
Wouldn't also be a Forsche if you stuck a Bronco body on a Porsche chassis? Or maybe that would be a Pord.
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Anyone into off-roading? Maybe the guys on Road Kill would like it - they seem to have a desert fetish.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/ford-porsche-forsche/6558517427.html
I won't say that the thought of building a 924 Safari *hasn't* crossed my mind, but yikes...you gotta draw the line somewhere.

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