Overheated to 250, died on side of highway, left stranded

[BruceH]

I would say part it out. I'll bet that you can get enough cash to get you pretty close to another one. There's lots of nice Boxsters out there. Here's one, not sure about the color but looks clean:

*** PORSCHE BOXTER CONVERTIBLE 80K MILES

He's had it for sale for a while now so a deal can probably be had.

[particlewave]

I would talk to your lender and see what the options are. They may be flexible on parting out or selling -engine if it will pay the loan off.

[Ghostrider 310]

Originally Posted by Overdrive

Sheesh, Ghost, I see your point but you didn't have to say it like that. You make it sound like we're all a bunch of hacks with more beers than tools.

That's not what I meant at all, I'd be one the hacks then too you know. There are only a few guys on here that have professional shops. All I can tell you is when you have a business dedicated exclusively to repair, you should be better at your occupation than an enthusiast. That said, there is no doubt through collective efforts and support we have all helped each other know a lot more about our cars than the average indy mechanic and even some Porsche salespeople. The repairs we have seen on here can easily stand beside a paid repair, to me this is the internet at it's best.

My dad's place was like a surgery center, need to weld? No problem, body work bay? yup. In short, we could take a car to the frame and rebuild it if there was cause. Now that isn't to say it can't be done at a house but it's a whole different world at a repair center.

My dad visited this place and was immediately smitten, this was the standard we shot for. I have a book signed by the president of Fiat Roosevelt motors and a thank you letter for the excellent customer satisfaction and dedication. I'm not so much impressed that he wrote just proud of the standard my dad would not compromise.

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[MConte05]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

At this point... I would have to say anything much over $2,000 cash that isn't guaranteed to get porsche running is not worth it.

Once it reaches $3,000+ in repairs I might as well part out, get 2-3k from part out, add to 3+ repairs would cost, and put 5-6k total towards new used boxster. Mine was 8 from dealership in saint louis (porsche cost more in Midwest) so 5-6k would nearly cover a new used boxster

I'll call dealership tomorrow too, it's barely been 6 months, maybe they have a suggestion.....?


One thing is for sure: I will continue driving boxsters. This rental 2012 focus has me convinced, even the stereo is worse than my 1998 boxster oem stereo if that can be believed

Call up Reid Vann still and ask for Brian Schwanter, tell him Matt Conte sent you. I rally race with him and he has been a Porsche specialist for years. He will be able to give you the absolute truth about what it is going to take to get the car running again. I ran everything about Porsche ownership and what to look for in the Boxster before buying mine, good personal friend of mine.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by thstone

As you are finding, the economic truth is that Boxsters are fast becoming disposable. Who would have ever thought that a Porsche, any Porsche, wouldn't be worth a $7,000 major repair?

But once you have one it costs as much as a 911 in repairs and parts so they're still not "cheap" cars

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by MConte05

Call up Reid Vann still and ask for Brian Schwanter, tell him Matt Conte sent you. I rally race with him and he has been a Porsche specialist for years. He will be able to give you the absolute truth about what it is going to take to get the car running again. I ran everything about Porsche ownership and what to look for in the Boxster before buying mine, good personal friend of mine.

I called and talked to Brian and dropped your name, I'll have it towed to Reid Vann today

[bar10dah]

You really jinxed yourself in the "yearly repairs" thread.

I had a Mazda Speed3 rental when my Boxster was in the shop for some body work a few weeks ago. I know exactly what you mean when going from the Box to a regular car.

Good luck with the diagnosis at Reid Vann. Hopefully they'll have some affordable options for you.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by bar10dah

You really jinxed yourself in the "yearly repairs" thread.

I had a Mazda Speed3 rental when my Boxster was in the shop for some body work a few weeks ago. I know exactly what you mean when going from the Box to a regular car.

Good luck with the diagnosis at Reid Vann. Hopefully they'll have some affordable options for you.

I know I was just thinking that this morning soon as I say "these cars are not that bad BAM!!!

Lol c'est la vie

[tony_fury]

I would be curious to look at the oil dipstick and coolant reservoir to see if any oil or coolant had mixed together..

Wish you luck, hopefully you'll find out today the cars fate..
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[Overdrive]

Originally Posted by bar10dah

I had a Mazda Speed3 rental when my Boxster was in the shop for some body work a few weeks ago. I know exactly what you mean when going from the Box to a regular car.

bar10dah, you sure it was a Mazdaspeed3 and not a regular 3? Speed3s aren't really all that regular of a car, lol, nor are they usually rentals (because that would just be too much fun while my car was out of comission).

[Overdrive]

Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310

That's not what I meant at all, I'd be one the hacks then too you know. There are only a few guys on here that have professional shops. All I can tell you is when you have a business dedicated exclusively to repair, you should be better at your occupation than an enthusiast. That said, there is no doubt through collective efforts and support we have all helped each other know a lot more about our cars than the average indy mechanic and even some Porsche salespeople. The repairs we have seen on here can easily stand beside a paid repair, to me this is the internet at it's best.

My dad's place was like a surgery center, need to weld? No problem, body work bay? yup. In short, we could take a car to the frame and rebuild it if there was cause. Now that isn't to say it can't be done at a house but it's a whole different world at a repair center.

My dad visited this place and was immediately smitten, this was the standard we shot for. I have a book signed by the president of Fiat Roosevelt motors and a thank you letter for the excellent customer satisfaction and dedication. I'm not so much impressed that he wrote just proud of the standard my dad would not compromise.

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Nice story there, Ghost. I was just being a bit sarcastic there, didn't really communicate so well through typed text. I know you meant nothing bad by it.

[bar10dah]

Originally Posted by Overdrive

bar10dah, you sure it was a Mazdaspeed3 and not a regular 3? Speed3s aren't really all that regular of a car, lol, nor are they usually rentals (because that would just be too much fun while my car was out of comission).

Honestly, I don't know. That's just what the guy said to me when I was renting it from Hertz. When I showed up to rent a car, the guy asked me what brought me in. I told him I just dropped my car off at the body shop and needed a car for about a week. He asked what kind of car, so he could put me in a comparable rental car. When I said Boxster, he said he had a Speed3 on the lot that'll be the same. NOT!

[Overdrive]

Easiest answer to this (and not to thread-jack here): was it a stick?

[986_inquiry]

It's at Reid Vann now and they're looking at it

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by bar10dah

You really jinxed yourself in the "yearly repairs" thread.

I had a Mazda Speed3 rental when my Boxster was in the shop for some body work a few weeks ago. I know exactly what you mean when going from the Box to a regular car.

Good luck with the diagnosis at Reid Vann. Hopefully they'll have some affordable options for you.

Originally Posted by Overdrive

Easiest answer to this (and not to thread-jack here): was it a stick?

Yes it is a manual

[986_inquiry]

Reid vann said they're pretty busy today but will try and look at it and call today

[Devact]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

Reid vann said they're pretty busy today but will try and look at it and call today

Please keep us all posted on your experience at Reid Vann. I've heard some good stuff about them, but currently take mine to Le Stable in Glen Carbon, since I'm on the other side of the river and its a lot closer.

I knew that there were a couple STL Boxster folks on here, but this thread is showing me there are more than I thought!

Good luck to you!

[Overdrive]

Actually my question about whether the car was a manual was for bar10dah and referring to his Mazda rental. Sorry for the confusion there, should have quoted him.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by Devact

Please keep us all posted on your experience at Reid Vann. I've heard some good stuff about them, but currently take mine to Le Stable in Glen Carbon, since I'm on the other side of the river and its a lot closer.

I knew that there were a couple STL Boxster folks on here, but this thread is showing me there are more than I thought!

Good luck to you!

I will

My biggest fear now is someone will say YA I CAN FIX and I pay them XXXX and they come back saying OOPS! or ALL DONE! and it's running but throwing codes

But... I'll wait and see, trying to find another boxster under 12k in midwest is like searching for a virgin in a brothel. Checked craigslist , local dealer wanted 15k for 99 base with 160,000 miles. And kelly blue book says these are worth 7 :rollseyes:

[BruceH]

Here's a possibility

porsche boxster 97