What did you find on CL today?

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by robdelorenzo

Does spraying a clear coat over these help protect them? Does clear nail polish work? or at that price, should I just not worry about it? thanks -

The clearcoat would go bad quick and the nail polish would probably eat into the paint. I wouldn't.

[robdelorenzo]

Thanks - "Drive more, worry less" seems to be good advice!

[BruceH]

Saw this in the local DFW Texas CL. No affiliation with the poster
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/cedar-hill-porsche-boxster-engine/6825267639.html

[Qckslvr]

Originally Posted by BruceH

Saw this in the local DFW Texas CL. No affiliation with the poster
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/cedar-hill-porsche-boxster-engine/6825267639.html

I never knew Boxsters had a V6 in them :P

2005 Porsche Boxster 2.7L V6 986.
Mileage 76k
Year - 2005
Engine Pulled from Rollover donor car
Complete engine with all accessories intact (compressor, alternator, clutch set, flywheel. etc) $

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by Qckslvr

I never knew Boxsters had a V6 in them :P

2005 Porsche Boxster 2.7L V6 986.
Mileage 76k
Year - 2005
Engine Pulled from Rollover donor car
Complete engine with all accessories intact (compressor, alternator, clutch set, flywheel. etc) $

180 degree V6? Didn't Ferrari refer to some of their flat 12 engines as 180 degree V12's? Maybe because their engines had opposing cylinders share rod journals on the crank though?

[Racer Boy]

Originally Posted by PaulE

180 degree V6? Didn't Ferrari refer to some of their flat 12 engines as 180 degree V12's? Maybe because their engines had opposing cylinders share rod journals on the crank though?

Yes, that’s exactly what Ferrari did.

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by Racer Boy

Yes, that’s exactly what Ferrari did.

Sometimes I wish I could remember more useful information!

[PaulE]

A pair of not too bad looking 2003 black manual heated Boxster seats in Terryville, CT for $550.

[husker boxster]

Interesting article on Hagerty about frustrations with CL.

https://forums.hagerty.com/t/9-craigslist-car-shopping-hacks-to-keep-you-from-tearing-your-hair-out/17933/22

[Brian in Tucson]

Boxster wheels and tires. Looks like 4 sets. $400 per set. https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pts/d/phoenix-porsche-boxster-17-wheels-and/6848468379.html

[BoxMann]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

Interesting article on Hagerty about frustrations with CL.

https://forums.hagerty.com/t/9-craigslist-car-shopping-hacks-to-keep-you-from-tearing-your-hair-out/17933/22

I really wish some of our law enforcement agencies went after these scumbags with a vengeance. Pose as a prospective buyer. I guess they have higher priorities. I hope there's a special place in Hell for these scam artists.

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by BoxMann

I really wish some of our law enforcement agencies went after these scumbags with a vengeance. Pose as a prospective buyer. I guess they have higher priorities. I hope there's a special place in Hell for these scam artists.

Chances are the majority are overseas so local authorities wouldn't be able to do anything and they're too small time for the FBI. They just want to lighten your wallet of a few hundred bucks and then move on to the next mark. They work on your greed for wanting to be the 1st to grab the unbelievable deal they're offering, so they ask you to send them a down payment in order to hold it for you. It's sort of impressive how they adapt and evolve. Too bad it's not for the betterment of mankind.

I totally agree with your last statement. Esp the ones who scam the elderly (not necessarily thru car ads). That is the lowest of low.

[PaulE]

I liked the one comment to the Haggerty article where the guy said he's never had a problem buying a used car on Craigslist because he only buys cars from Ward Cleaver or his neighbor.

One of my pet peeves with Craigslist ads is when sellers say "no dealers." I think what they really mean is no used car dealers who will show up with a wad of cash that is half or less of what the seller is asking for the car and try to get you to sell too cheaply. I once had one of these guys show up and just told him no deal. The last car I sold on Craigslist was to a used car dealer who offered me a very fair price, very quick and painless. I don't care who buys something I'm selling as long as they are willing to make a good deal.

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by PaulE

I liked the one comment to the Haggerty article where the guy said he's never had a problem buying a used car on Craigslist because he only buys cars from Ward Cleaver or his neighbor.

Eddie Haskell? Or Lumpy?

[husker boxster]

Ultra low mileage S/E 6spd. No mention of IMS, so probably not addressed. Ad says 'local only' - yeah like he'd turn down $19K from someone out of state.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/brighton-2004-porsche-boxter/6860557963.html

[Frodo]

Without doing much (well...any) research, I'll hat-in-hand ask this: for a S/E with 11k miles, that's not too bad a price is it? Assuming it passes PPI, etc.

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Without doing much (well...any) research, I'll hat-in-hand ask this: for a S/E with 11k miles, that's not too bad a price is it? Assuming it passes PPI, etc.

The ultra-low mileage drives the price up on this one. You'd want to do the IMS on one that's sat around this much, that's another $3K. There have been several SEs that have sold on BAT in the $20s and they weren't this low mileage. I've seen several for sale for $16 that had 60-70K mi and were tips. So price is decent / market correct if you want this low mileage.

Aren't you supposed to be waiting for a certain LE to hit the mkt?

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

Aren't you supposed to be waiting for a certain LE to hit the mkt?

It's true, I have decided I like punkin orange better than silver. But that sale's not exactly panning out..

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by Frodo

It's true, I have decided I like punkin orange better than silver. But that sale's not exactly panning out..

This one's not exactly #005, but it's practically new.

https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/8k-mile-2008-porsche-boxster-s-limited-edition/

[JBauer]

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I didnt know Smart made a sports car

2001 Porsche Boxster 3.2 S
New Albany, OH · over a week ago ·
$18,900
About This Vehicle
Driven 39,000 miles
Manual transmission
Exterior color: Black · Interior color: Black
Good condition
Seller's Description
2001 Porsche Boxster S W/Aero Package, Custom Two Tone Paint with had Pin Striping, Large Porsche Logo Airbrushed on Hood, GT3 Wheels, GT3 Rear Spoiler, SS Exhaust, K&N Air Filter, Replaced Engine at 71K miles with a 2003 Boxster S that had 35,000 miles, IMS Bearing Replaced at 35,000 miles, Transaxle was rebuilt by California Motor Sports due to 2nd Gear Popping out. New Bridgestone Potenza Front 185/35R19 and Rear 275/35R19XL are in my basement but come with the vehicle. You get a ton of turned heads with this car and is always a hit at the car shows. I store in on my lift in the winter. Soft Top is in Good Shape and No Cracks in window. Selling because I don't drive it enough and I have a new project car.