WTB: Boxster S with bad motor

[BoxsterLS376]

Originally Posted by PaulE

Doubling down, I like it! My car could have been a candidate for you but now my engine is getting rebuilt. Did you ever sell your original LS Boxster?

Haha yeah doubling down because even though I spent way more then originally planned it is a great car! One of the best I have ever driven. I did sell the original car to a gentleman in Wisconsin who I believe is lurking around these forums somewhere although not sure if he has ever posted. I need to touch base with him and see how he is liking the car!

Originally Posted by hpfiend

Do a cayman!

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Yes as you pointed out further down the line here, Caymans are not really reasonably priced when compared to Boxsters!

Originally Posted by husker boxster

This one might be a good candidate - 911 cab.
Not in your neck of the woods, tho.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/mechanic-special-1999-porsche/6686737350.html

Thanks for the lead, that is very well priced! A 911 would probably be the smarter build but to be honest I think the Boxster is a much better balanced car! Still may give them a call though!
Thanks for your reply!

Originally Posted by seningen

Contract Jake Raby -- he's in your neck of the woods -- there maybe clients of his that decide not to fix their engines, and he'd know of folks looking to just dispose of the car.

Mike

Yeah if all else fails I may do that but I'm sure he would rather talk them into a $20K rebuild

Originally Posted by thom4782

Hi:

My car is heading for 'bad motor' land, but it's not there yet. From the diagnostics, it looks like its time for a rebuild before the motor grenades - P1341 and black plastic pieces in the sump. My wrench turning skills are not up to the job.

Check this forum link out and let me know if you're interested: 01S - SEMI Roller for Sale

Regards,

Thom

Definitely interested but would like to know more about it, the Craigslist link in the post is expired - please send more details!

Originally Posted by speedntktz

How far from Home are you willing to consider?

I like road trips so I'm willing to consider just about anything as long as it does not involve importing from overseas
Thanks!

Originally Posted by garv214

Here's another one in the SF Bay Area... Looks very clean...

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/2000-porsche-boxster/6695559487.html

DANG! I REALLY don't want a black on black car as summers here suck bad enough, but DAMN thats a pretty good deal! Maybe a wrap and an interior swap
Thanks for the lead!
J

Originally Posted by hpfiend

Damn i see why you want to do a boxster vs cayman they are MUCH cheaper...

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Yessir! I'm figuring to find a decent complete Boxster in the $3-5K range as where Caymans didn't have nearly as high of an engine failure rate and you'll be lucky to find a cheap one $10k+

I appreciate all the replies, definitely keep em coming!

[husker boxster]

Here's a Cayman.

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/d/2006-porsche-cayman-needs/6697637927.html

[hpfiend]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

Here's a Cayman.

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/d/2006-porsche-cayman-needs/6697637927.html

Saw that one- its a tiptronic though. The harness and gauges and center console trim and pedals would have to be sourced from Porsche. That guy is dreaming btw that car wouls be 7k if a manual.

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