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

[986_inquiry]

Test drove the 2003 on ebay. Didn't like it, it was slower, at highway speeds. Seems Porsche
Changed the shift points because 4th now comes in at ~100 instead of ~92mph like my 98. 3rd just isn't as fast on the 03 as it was on my 98

So now I'm really in a jam. Can't get a newer Base boxster because even though it's faster on paper it's slower in real life

[Boxster586]

"Can't get a newer Base boxster because even though it's faster on paper it's slower in real life"



Those are fighting words kid Best of luck with whatever you decide. If I were you, I'd likely sell the car outright without the motor and get newer S model. The gearing and additional power may be a better fit for your driving style.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by Boxster586

"Can't get a newer Base boxster because even though it's faster on paper it's slower in real life"



Those are fighting words kid!

Lol!! From 60-90 it is my opinion that a 2.5 manual is faster than a 2.7 manual..... again, that's my opinion, from my personal experiences. Mayb I had a "fast" 2.5 and I test drove a "slow" 2.7, not every engine is created equal

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by Boxster586

If I were you, I'd likely sell the car outright without the motor and get newer S model. The gearing and additional power may be a better fit for your driving style.

I still owe a few grand on mine, so it's not quite so simple


But I believe you are right. Based on the 99 and 03 I drove, my options are either new engine, very well maintained 2.5 manual, or S. this changes the equation a bit.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by Boxster586

"Can't get a newer Base boxster because even though it's faster on paper it's slower in real life"



Those are fighting words kid Best of luck with whatever you decide. If I were you, I'd likely sell the car outright without the motor and get newer S model. The gearing and additional power may be a better fit for your driving style.

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

I still owe a few grand on mine, so it's not quite so simple


But I believe you are right. Based on the 99 and 03 I drove, my options are either new engine, very well maintained 2.5 manual, or S. this changes the equation a bit.

I think I next I need to see what type of auto loan I could qualify for. Called place I bought boxster from and said I'm good but didn't say how high. Think I'll call current lender, explain situation, see if they'll give me another loan and roll currently loan with new loan. If enough maybe S is a possibility?

If I don't qualify then engine swap might be the only option for now

[vitaminC]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

I think I next I need to see what type of auto loan I could qualify for. Called place I bought boxster from and said I'm good but didn't say how high. Think I'll call current lender, explain situation, see if they'll give me another loan and roll currently loan with new loan. If enough maybe S is a possibility?

Would you really want to be that upside down in car that is still depreciating and may also experience mechanical distress? Maybe it's better to take some time to build up some play money before jumping into a different 986.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by vitaminC

Would you really want to be that upside down in car that is still depreciating and may also experience mechanical distress? Maybe it's better to take some time to build up some play money before jumping into a different 986.

i.... use to be a real estate investor, buying and flipping and renting and short sales and all that, and you learn very quickly not to tie all your money up in a single project, that even if you have money, it's much better to borrow what's needed, that way you can have a dozen projects going on at once, rather than one project

my cellphone payment is higher than my 986 payment

so i have the money, i just don't like tying it all up in one project, which is why the engine swap idea is killing me right now

[Johnny Danger]

"My god, that scares the JesusRapingAngels out of me. I would pull over".


Hmm, what chapter of the Bible is this a quote from ?

[jrblackman]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

i.... use to be a real estate investor, buying and flipping and renting and short sales and all that, and you learn very quickly not to tie all your money up in a single project, that even if you have money, it's much better to borrow what's needed, that way you can have a dozen projects going on at once, rather than one project

Yeah that worked out real well for a lot of people in 2008.