New 986 owner

[RedTele58]

Originally Posted by Rexracer

Thanks for taking the time to write all this out, a lot of the condescending tone isn't at all needed, but that is the information I need to know

Sorry - I didn't mean to come off as condescending - it's just struck me as kind of a far-fetched idea. But yeah, I understand if you're not familiar with the car and the market you might think there's more there than there really is to what some of this stuff is worth.

You have a fairly unique car - most aero cars are usually pretty heavy optioned, so you might want to take some time and decode your option list (sticker under the front hood) and see what you have.

If it was me, I'd get it caught up on basic maintenance - fluids, belt and the like, check it for maintenance codes and get them taken care of, then detail it and sell the car on it's first impression looks and option list.

If you plan to sell it and you get deep into maintenance trying to make it perfect you'll quickly run out of profit margin.

If you decide to keep it, make it as perfect as you can and enjoy the ride.

[Rexracer]

Originally Posted by RedTele58

Sorry - I didn't mean to come off as condescending - it's just struck me as kind of a far-fetched idea. But yeah, I understand if you're not familiar with the car and the market you might think there's more there than there really is to what some of this stuff is worth.

You have a fairly unique car - most aero cars are usually pretty heavy optioned, so you might want to take some time and decode your option list (sticker under the front hood) and see what you have.

If it was me, I'd get it caught up on basic maintenance - fluids, belt and the like, check it for maintenance codes and get them taken care of, then detail it and sell the car on it's first impression looks and option list.

If you plan to sell it and you get deep into maintenance trying to make it perfect you'll quickly run out of profit margin.

If you decide to keep it, make it as perfect as you can and enjoy the ride.

My friend that races a 99 S is the one that told me those parts are worth big $, so I wanted to understand. Now with your valuable input I am 99% sure I will not change out these parts as the cost of replacements vs lost value isn't there.

Fortunately I have good records on the car with what has been done. I already am working up my list of things to do based on the history. Oh I probably forgot, I wont get the car home for 3ish weeks, so its a waiting game right now.

I have been trying to find a free vin check, so far the Atlanta one isnt up that I can find. Has anyone found another source? I am interested to understand if these are options the owner put on or if they came with the car.

Thanks again for the valuable knowledge.

[tommy583]

https://vinanalytics.com/

Try this link. It seems to work pretty good for a car I was looking at.

[Rexracer]

Originally Posted by tommy583

https://vinanalytics.com/

Try this link. It seems to work pretty good for a car I was looking at.

Thanks, but this one says "build sheet un-available"

it says it has the 2.5L motor, aren't all 2000s and up 2.7L?

[RedTele58]

Originally Posted by Rexracer

Thanks, but this one says "build sheet un-available"

it says it has the 2.5L motor, aren't all 2000s and up 2.7L?

A lot of the VIN decoders don't show the early Boxsters.

Yes - model year 2000 and newer base model cars have the 2.7L engine.

[paulofto]

Try this. . . .

https://www.dealer-site.com/admin/build_sheets/print.php?vin=XXXXXXXXXXX

insert your VIN number for the XXX's

It worked for mine but I know it hasn't worked for others..

[Rexracer]

Originally Posted by paulofto

Try this. . . .

https://www.dealer-site.com/admin/build_sheets/print.php?vin=XXXXXXXXXXX

insert your VIN number for the XXX's

It worked for mine but I know it hasn't worked for others..

Hmm tried that, replacing the X's with my vin, and it says "This vehicle is not available" I tried backing up, but it was a login, which I assume is why its not giving me anything. Hopefully I will have a picture of the sticker soon, and can use the reference code list to fill out the option list.