Valuation help - 2002 Boxster S

[Biscuits704]

Originally Posted by Spyder_Man

Hagerty has an online valuation tool. You need to setup an account but it is free to do so.

Not sure why I didn't try that first. I'm with Hagerty and the 986 will be insured through them... I guess because if their 951 values are anything to go by, they're a little optimistic. Great for a seller, but not as a buyer

Originally Posted by Seal1968

Sounds like a plan...I'd love to check out the 951.

Let me know sir!

Cheers, Rick

I'll PM you!

Originally Posted by ike84

It certainly sounds like you've done your homework! I hope everything works out. These are wonderful cars and certainly garner smiles at every turn

Thanks! I think this may well happen...

Updates from a second viewing.

Roof: gave it some time to be less frigid and supple up a bit - left it semi-open for an hour. No problems closing fully. Fabric did pop out of the frame but the elastic inside is not damaged. It opened and closed fine. What I DID notice is the juddering noise is not from the fabric stretching over frame, but the clamshell "arms" (whatever they are that slide in the runners) coming up against some resistance and juddering. Quick research shows needs grease at least, realignment at most. Other than that - roof is smooth and works fully, leading me well away from any transmission replacement theories.

CEL: After research and advice, took a look at both the immobilizer unit under the seat, and got into the DME area. Both absolutely bone dry with no evidence of water getting in (covered in fine dust, no run marks, no rust, no streaking, no corrosion on connectors). I did buy a cheap OBD reader and ran it, sadly no codes due to battery disconnection. Drains were free and clear of blockages. So... at a bit of a loss still on that one - I was told to walk away if the DME looked like it had seen moisture and it hasn't. So it will still be a bit of a roll of the dice - at least I know the DME isn't compromised though.

I think the tie-rod ends need doing, needs a good service, maybe tires (old) - so going to put in an offer later and see how it goes!