Wanted:1997 Boxter

[Brucelee]

I can't comment on valuation on your side of the pond, so I would defer to someone closer to home.

However, the Box frame is very easily damaged (very fragile) and I would guess this one has frame damage of some sort. Here in the US, no reputable dealer will buy a frame car. However, sleazy dealers will and then sell it to buyers without disclosing the damage.

In other words, the value here in the states would be shot big time.

Given your prices, I think I should be exporting to your home town!

lol export and make some BIG money!

thought i should add this for the guy wanting a used boxster, handy info of recalls and things out right through the years


http://www.alldata.com/recall/make/Porsche/Boxster.html

[jiggysubman]

I paid 16500 for my 97, and I've had it 3 months. I've already encountered a failed gas gauge, new window regulator, and this squealing noise that I can't seem to locate. Spend 16k, but realize thats not all you're going to spend. Have 1-2k extra set aside for the repairs you are going to need.

[tdog]

I did all my research last April, I would save some more and spend around 21 to 22 thousand for a decent condition boxster. I have look at bunch of boxsters at the price you were looking at, there is no way I'll buy a boxster at that price unless the seller is your family or close friend. Too much risk my opinion. I ended up with 97 tip in mint condition with only 19500 miles.

nice wheels..... looks very good

[tdog]

thanks porsche986, I thought I read somewhere on the forum u were thinking of moving to Seattle? Anyhow beautiful state but dame, it rains too much here. I'm actually debating if I should sell it and get the 987, or do a GT3 bumper and call it good.

yer, seattle is a great place, i love the rain as here in the UK it rains every day just about. I aint into red hot weather but as long as i get a one off hot day for my car that will do.

No doubt, the GT3 bumper looks superb but its all a question on where you buy it from. Check of what its made from, if its fibre glass its hard to get it looking like the metal paintwork no matter how good the paintjob is and no matter how good you polsih it.
There is a few places that create them in plastic just like the porsche bumpers. These are much better and alot stronger. Its also a good idea to buy a bumper bar for under the car. here is a link for top quality parts and the bumper bar.

I would say a GT3 bumper conversion would look better than a 987. The 987 is a great car but lacks in my view BHP for that kind of cash. If you did fancy a 987 its better waiting and saving the extra for a 997.

But if it was me keep your boxster as it looks very good and those wheels with a GT3 kit will be something to be proud of and will not only catch the eye of people but other porsche owners!

you thought about colored wheel crests and red calipers. You can now get porsche red caliper paint which looks stunning and doesnt come off. You also get the PORSCHE caliper stickers with the kit. They are on ebay.

www.fve.de this is the site for boxster parts,

fancy a spoiler sticker www.cysatus.com

[tdog]

Yeah, I agree with the plastic bumper, as far as the caliper goes, I'm gonna leave them the way it is. I like the clean look. The reason of me selling the boxster is that I've been toy the idea of getting the 987 or even a 03plus S. I like the idea of glass window so I dont have to worry about the plastic crack. I like to put my top down in any condition as long it's not raining, and added horse power. But it all depends what my budget allow. I wonder if Porsche is gonna have GT3 bumper for the 987?