I did it and wish I didn't - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Porsche9 · 03-24-2015, 10:46 PM

I just added up what I spent of my Boxster in the last 18 months not including the the purchase price and the cost of the hardtop. Over $6k. There's a reason many say don't add it up or tell the wife!

Having said that I've done alot to get the car sorted.

IMS bearing
Water pump
Wheel bearings
Motor mount
GT3 delete kit
Secondary cat delete
UDP and belt
ALL fluids (oil and filter multiple times)
Ignition lock
Full 60k service including spark plug tubes and O2 sensors (engine came on)
Window tint including the hard top
Professional ding removal (worth every penny)
A long list of other misc stuff

At least I've had a lot of fun and I know there's more to come of both fun and $$$ spent.

NewArt · 03-25-2015, 04:48 AM

At least these are mostly upgrades/mods and improvements. When it's all fix this fix that, it's much less fun!

If I didn't do almost all of my own work, I could never afford this car!

KRAM36 · 03-25-2015, 05:07 AM

When you plan on keeping the car, the numbers are meaningless. I'm putting $2,700 into wheels and tires, another $2,200 into exhaust upgrades. I plan on keeping the car until it rust away, which I don't think will be happening soon as there is zero rust on it right now, interior is in perfect shape too, almost like the car is in a time capsule.

Eric G · 03-25-2015, 05:39 AM

The money you put into the car goes with it should you ever sell it, the memories and experiences you have in the car stay with you for life! Never regret any of it if it makes you happy.

stephen wilson · 03-25-2015, 05:51 AM

I kept receipts the first year or two when I started Formula Ford racing, then I decided it's better not to know, as long as I can still pay the bills !

NewArt · 03-25-2015, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by stephen wilson

I kept receipts the first year or two when I started Formula Ford racing, then I decided it's better not to know, as long as I can still pay the bills !

A wise philosophy Stephen!

patssle · 03-25-2015, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by KRAM36

I plan on keeping the car until it rust away, which I don't think will be happening soon as there is zero rust on it right now, interior is in perfect shape too, almost like the car is in a time capsule.

That's my thing too. My car is in nearly PERFECT condition interior and exterior. I washed it this weekend and jeeze it's so shiny and beautiful. I really don't know when I'll ever "upgrade" - what is there to upgrade aside from more horsepower? I love the Cayman but this car is just in perfect condition despite being 15 years old. And I daily drive it!

Porsche9 · 03-25-2015, 07:21 AM

Thanks guys. The one thing the shop owner said that made me feel good about my Boxster is that he thinks its one of the best Boxsters he's seen both cosmetically and mechanicly in a long time. That was good to hear from someone that see's alot of Pcars (he had about 40 in the shop when mine was in, everything from 356s to the latest Pcars).

KRAM36 · 03-25-2015, 07:30 AM

I was looking at your previous cars. I just love the 1978 911, had to look up one in Petrol Blue.

Bring back any memories?

Perfectlap · 03-25-2015, 07:43 AM

The way I've looked at is if I sold the car as-is and skipped whatever repair was needed, I simply could not find a better car (both on appearance and performance) without having to spend more money. Certainly more than the cost of the repair itself.

But all in, repairs and upgrades, I've probably paid for the car twice over a decade plus of ownership. I bought the car with only 9K miles and I still get compliments on almost every single drive even now that it has 99k miles. Had the Boxster Spyder come out sooner I probably would have switched as that's the only Porsche I felt would really check all the boxes like this one does for me. And that includes all other Porsche models. Air-cooled would probably have been the smarter move as far as resale, but that's not really a car that I could have used day-in and day-out over a decade like this 986S.

healthservices · 03-25-2015, 07:45 AM

I still think about that hard top. I just don't miss the storage issues I had with having that thing.

KRAM36 · 03-25-2015, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

The way I've looked at is if I sold the car as-is and skipped whatever repair was needed, I simply could not find a better car (both on appearance and performance) without having to spend more money. Certainly more than the cost of the repair itself.

But all in, repairs and upgrades, I've probably paid for the car twice over a decade plus of ownership. I bought the car with only 9K miles and I still get compliments on almost every single drive even now that it has 99k miles. Had the Boxster Spyder come out sooner I probably would have switched as that's the only Porsche I felt would really check all the boxes like this one does for me. And that includes all other Porsche models. Air-cooled would probably have been the smarter move as far as resale, but that's not really a car that I could have used day-in and day-out over a decade like this 986S.

The picture I posted above your post I got from a for sale ad. The asking price is only $5,600.

1978 911SC Sunroof Coupe - A spectacular, original, low mileage example, Used Classic Porsche For Sale

desert_porsche · 03-25-2015, 08:27 AM

Pffft. $6K in 18 months? That's bush league spending right there. You're getting off easy so far

Perfectlap · 03-25-2015, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KRAM36

The picture I posted above your post I got from a for sale ad. The asking price is only $5,600.

1978 911SC Sunroof Coupe - A spectacular, original, low mileage example, Used Classic Porsche For Sale

An SC that "runs like new" for $5,600? Either "for sail" by Mr. Lagos out of Nigeria or long gone.

EDIT. didn't see that it was an auction. That car will sell for $25-30K.

KRAM36 · 03-25-2015, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

An SC that "runs like new" for $5,600? Either "for sail" by Mr. Lagos out of Nigeria or long gone.

EDIT. didn't see that it was an auction. That car will sell for $25-30K.

It says "Also published at eBay.com ". Must be long gone because I didn't find it there. I did see 3 others of that year, highest was $18k so far and that car has 133k miles on it. It probably did sell for what you posted.

thstone · 03-25-2015, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KRAM36

The picture I posted above your post I got from a for sale ad. The asking price is only $5,600.

1978 911SC Sunroof Coupe - A spectacular, original, low mileage example, Used Classic Porsche For Sale

If this car was actually for sale at $5,600 it would have sold in the first 30 seconds. The actual market value is around $25,000-$30,000.

KRAM36 · 03-25-2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by thstone

If this car was actually for sale at $5,600 it would have sold in the first 30 seconds. The actual market value is around $25,000-$30,000.

Maybe it was a typo and he wanted $56,000 for it? His phone number is in the listing. Someone could call him to see what it sold for.

Porsche9 · 03-25-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KRAM36

I was looking at your previous cars. I just love the 1978 911, had to look up one in Petrol Blue.

Bring back any memories?

Just like this plus a spoiler and 17" cup wheels.

Porsche9 · 03-25-2015, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by healthservices

I still think about that hard top. I just don't miss the storage issues I had with having that thing.

I use it all the time and get tons of compliments, more then when the roof is down.

Porsche9 · 03-25-2015, 08:44 PM

Crappy photo of a photo. She too was a money pit. Pop off valve, chain tensioner upgrade, transmission rebuilt, ignition lock, etc. One thing I've learned is that pretty much all Porsches have expensive to fix weaknesses. She was a looker.