I am being given a 2002 Boxster S that has been sitting for 8 years....

[Bravo 8]

Well, I had it towed to a private shop for the mechanical estimate. Car has 61k miles and hasn't been started in about 8 years. Wait for it....$5300, and that doesn't include a top and tires. I'll be $7500-$8000 into it. Here's a break down of the estimate. They had it running today with the old gas and oil.
Front Brakes/Rotors installed - $580
Rear Brakes/Rotors installed - $585
Battery was already installed at $207 and an hour's labor for total of $261
Brake fluid flush $130
Oil Change $145
Plugs, air filter, cabin filter, drive belt, fuel filter, $60 wiper blades $1194
Water pump, drive belt, idler/tensioner pulleys and coolant flush $1675
Oil level sensor $145

How bad am I getting it? Any recs on a decent black top replacement with glass window that is reasonably priced? I'll also be looking at decent but economical tires. Thanks. I don't have the pics posted to a site so I cant post the "Tarp Pics".

[Cunningr]

Originally Posted by Bravo 8

Well, I had it towed to a private shop for the mechanical estimate. Car has 61k miles and hasn't been started in about 8 years. Wait for it....$5300, and that doesn't include a top and tires. I'll be $7500-$8000 into it. Here's a break down of the estimate. They had it running today with the old gas and oil.
Front Brakes/Rotors installed - $580
Rear Brakes/Rotors installed - $585
Battery was already installed at $207 and an hour's labor for total of $261
Brake fluid flush $130
Oil Change $145
Plugs, air filter, cabin filter, drive belt, fuel filter, $60 wiper blades $1194
Water pump, drive belt, idler/tensioner pulleys and coolant flush $1675
Oil level sensor $145

How bad am I getting it? Any recs on a decent black top replacement with glass window that is reasonably priced? I'll also be looking at decent but economical tires. Thanks. I don't have the pics posted to a site so I cant post the "Tarp Pics".

Well if your in for $8k and it was free, when you sell it you will at least break even I would think. Dont cheap out on the tires, thats what keeps you connected to the road and will make a difference on how the car feels and drives.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Bravo 8

How bad am I getting it?