Buying a Boxster that jumped timing

[idheaton]

Definitely talk him down on price and also be aware that you can probably get and easy $1k (or more) for the hardtop if you sold it after getting the car.

The biggest thing to me though, is if you were able to rebuild the engine and wanted to flip it, is that I wouldn't think there is a very large market out there for a 2.5 tiptronic.

[mikefocke]

There is a market especially with spring now here. Now what people are willing to pay is another issue. I wouldn't think you could make any money if you had to pay for labor. DIY, maybe a little.

[mnc-i]

I saw that same Red Boxster on Craigslist in the Sherman, Texas area for $5,500.
I called yesterday to ask if he was willing to part with the Savannah Beige seats. It was a no deal, he said someone was coming over to buy it.
I'm willing to bet, it will still be for sale next week and in the weeks to come.

[woodsman]

when a mechanic installed an LN bearing in my car the timing chain JUMPED (all by itself!) he had to install all new valves (and I still have fantasies:troll