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Old 10-24-2018, 11:21 AM   #841
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It was 5x 00's behind the one 100k seller has edited his ad

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Old 10-24-2018, 09:04 PM   #842
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That's the PERFECT wheel and radio surround were I ordering a Bertram 50.

Never been a fan of Porsche's Arbor Day Edition but hey couldn't all those credits be applied against the diesel-gate fines - LOL
I appreciate classic wood steering wheels and shift knobs from vintage Porsches that the original Boxster 986 design concept came from. I’d prefer retro theme over modernizing updates with projector/ LED lights, big fat wheels, double DIN touch screen, carbon fiber bits, etc.... just IMHO. When I was searching for a 986 2 years ago that eventually replaced my 914, it has to be a silver over red leather car with old 550 soul.

But hey, whatever floats your boat!

Probably not much credit for cutting down mahogany trees for the steering wheels, but that fake wood plastic panels may count?
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Old 10-25-2018, 04:22 AM   #843
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It's $10K... did the seller correct the price or does someone need glasses?
It was corrected from the original posting
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Old 10-26-2018, 07:30 PM   #844
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Caveat emptor

Confused / uneducated Porsche owner or snake oil salesman?

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=481013316&zip=68164&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D68164%26startYe ar%3D2009%26maxMileage%3D30000%26sortBy%3Dderivedp riceDESC%26incremental%3Dall%26firstRecord%3D0%26e ndYear%3D2011%26modelCodeList%3DBOXSTE%26makeCodeL ist%3DPOR%26searchRadius%3D0%26trimCodeList%3DBOXS TE%257CS&startYear=2009&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&endYear=2011&modelCodeList=BOXSTE&makeCodeList=POR&searchRadius=0&makeCode1=POR&modelCode1=BOXSTE&clickType=listing

He says:
1. 3 times that it is an S. However, the 5th digit in the VIN is an A (base).
2. 3 times it's stated that it's a manual trans. Yet pics 4 & 5 clearly show PDK.
3. Twice it's stated that it is a V6. At least he got the size right - 2.9, which also proves it's a base.

His asking price is OK for an S, but way too high for a base.
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Old 11-07-2018, 11:56 AM   #845
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I've seen plenty of base models being sold as an 'S', but this one takes it a little too far:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/288181705366229/

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Old 11-07-2018, 12:24 PM   #846
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I've seen plenty of base models being sold as an 'S', but this one takes it a little too far:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/288181705366229/

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe
Great way to get that KBB value meter up though!
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Old 11-07-2018, 02:07 PM   #847
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Confused / uneducated Porsche owner or snake oil salesman?

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=481013316&zip=68164&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D68164%26startYe ar%3D2009%26maxMileage%3D30000%26sortBy%3Dderivedp riceDESC%26incremental%3Dall%26firstRecord%3D0%26e ndYear%3D2011%26modelCodeList%3DBOXSTE%26makeCodeL ist%3DPOR%26searchRadius%3D0%26trimCodeList%3DBOXS TE%257CS&startYear=2009&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&endYear=2011&modelCodeList=BOXSTE&makeCodeList=POR&searchRadius=0&makeCode1=POR&modelCode1=BOXSTE&clickType=listing

He says:
1. 3 times that it is an S. However, the 5th digit in the VIN is an A (base).
2. 3 times it's stated that it's a manual trans. Yet pics 4 & 5 clearly show PDK.
3. Twice it's stated that it is a V6. At least he got the size right - 2.9, which also proves it's a base.

His asking price is OK for an S, but way too high for a base.
It's a V6. VERY RARE!
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Old 11-08-2018, 05:46 AM   #848
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It's one thing to say a car has full leather or bi-xenon when it doesn't, but trying to knowingly foist a base off as an S is another. The guy in my example has painted his calipers red and changed the exhaust tip to a dual, so he seems to be knowingly trying to get S money out of his base. I sent him an email thru the ad and suggested he should correct his verbiage, but obviously nothing has happened. Maybe we should start a 986forum campaign to bomb him with emails.
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Old 11-08-2018, 06:24 AM   #849
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I've seen plenty of base models being sold as an 'S', but this one takes it a little too far:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/288181705366229/

[B]2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe
When I sell my '03 S I'm going to claim that it is a Carrera GT. What the heck, at least they are both mid engine. If you are going to outright lie in an ad you might as well go all in.
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When I sell my '03 S I'm going to claim that it is a Carrera GT. What the heck, at least they are both mid engine. If you are going to outright lie in an ad you might as well go all in.
Makes me want to troll them and ask if they'll trade even for an 'Audi R8' like this:

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https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/beautiful-2004-porsche-911/6742557574.html

I was interested in this low mileage car. If I could source a engine for a reasonable price it might be an interesting project. The price is high considering Boxster rollers go for 5,000.
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Old 11-14-2018, 04:56 PM   #852
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I was interested in this low mileage car. If I could source a engine for a reasonable price it might be an interesting project. The price is high considering Boxster rollers go for 5,000.
Why is it a salvage title? A blown motor due to IMS would not cause it to be totaled by the insurer. Think there's more than being let on. The front bumper looks a bit wonky.
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Why is it a salvage title? A blown motor due to IMS would not cause it to be totaled by the insurer. Think there's more than being let on. The front bumper looks a bit wonky.
I exchanged a few emails with the seller. It does have a clean title. He thought since the car is not drivable, it would be called salvage.
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Interested to see what this sells for. $22.5K USD seems pretty aggressive.
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Interested to see what this sells for. $22.5K USD seems pretty aggressive.
Agreed. Maybe on BAT if it’s low miles with all records in great condition. Across the last year I’ve seen SE prices anywhere from 12,500 to 29,000 asking. The listings go away so it seems they are selling. Not planning on parting with mine in any case. Mine’s in great shape but it’s a driver. In fact I’m gearing up for some HPDE in the upcoming season.
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They are out there....on CL....for better $$, lower miles, etc...

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2004-porsche-boxster/6750877838.html
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/ctd/d/2004-porsche-boxster-special/6755666497.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/2004-boxster-spyder-50th/6757870731.html

How bout this one in Florida? I dont think the dealer even knows what they have:

https://orlando.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2004-porsche-boxster-down/6751327127.html

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Oooooh... better hurry as the LA and Orlando cars have that elusive Millennial & Gen Z option code CPD (Clutch Pedal Delete)



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They are out there....on CL....for better $$, lower miles, etc...

. . . How bout this one in Florida? I dont think the dealer even knows what they have:

https://orlando.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2004-porsche-boxster-down/6751327127.html
Yeah, not the first time I’ve seen a 550SE listed by a clueless dealer. Having said that, the interior looks rough and it’s a tip so who knows.
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Least expensive running (I assume) 550 SE I’ve run across.

169,000+ miles anyone?




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