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

[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

[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.

[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).

[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]

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]

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

[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!

[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:

[MConte05]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

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:

I hear you, and don't even try bothering with the guys at Vogue Motor Company with that 03 Boxster. They are complete dicks and very shady. I walked out of that place after wasting 3 hours of my time. They have had that car sitting on the lot for at least 6 months now.

I ended up getting an 02 Boxster with 75k on it for $13k from Lou Fusz Fiat in Creve Couer. Had a few problems, but have fixed them up with minimal money invested. But I have noticed some redic prices for Porsches in the STL area.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by MConte05

I hear you, and don't even try bothering with the guys at Vogue Motor Company with that 03 Boxster. They are complete dicks and very shady. I walked out of that place after wasting 3 hours of my time. They have had that car sitting on the lot for at least 6 months now.

I ended up getting an 02 Boxster with 75k on it for $13k from Lou Fusz Fiat in Creve Couer. Had a few problems, but have fixed them up with minimal money invested. But I have noticed some redic prices for Porsches in the STL area.

Oh!!! Thanks for the update! Yeah Vogue Motor Company always have a boxster for sale on craigslist.... ok, i'll watch out for them, thanks for the advice

[BYprodriver]

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!

Cardinals win again!

[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.

[BruceH]

Here's a possibility

porsche boxster 97

[986_inquiry]

Ried Vann called, blown engine