My 2004 50th Anniversary Edition Boxster S Spyder 550
So ever since I can remember I've loved Porsches. I was born in 1980 to a moderately humble family. Dad back then has I think an 86 sunbird. Uncle was driving an Oldsmobile cuttlass supreme. But I loved everything about cars. Dads company use to give him a new company car every two years back in the 80s and early 90s as he was a service guy and they leased the cars. Mind u these are basic cars. Brand new but basic. Dodge spirit etc....the joys of him including me in the decision of what car to choose was so exciting as a 6-12 year old. He let me help him pick including the colour etc.
Then one day my buddy on my soccer team at age 8. So 1988. His dad rolls up in this red 2 door exotic. I was blown away because of never seen anything like this aside from my school friends dad who had a new silver 2m4 Fiero for those of u old enough to know what that was in the 80s. Anyways staying on topic. I asked my friend what the hell was it and why didn't he tell me his family was rich. All I recall is my dad said its a "porscha". From them at day forward I had to have it. By any means necessary. Fast forward 20 years to 2008. I buy my first home. Break up with the gf and kick her @$$ out. I say to myself. Hmmmm there's only one thing I love more than **************************** and that's what I will focus spending my newly acquired time on. The hunt began Joined 986, renlist, rentech and pppb I think it was. I searched for over a year and then I found my first born. 1997 base in the white that I wanted. ******************** it's in South Carolina and its tiptronic. Ugh. But it's white and the price is right. Talked to the owner. He races miatas professionally and owns a tuner shop for mazdas. Client dropped the car off to diagnose. Cracked head. Sold car to mechanic and now mechanic to me. September 2009 which is just after my 29th bday. Rented an Envoy from Avis. Rented a uhaul car transporter after work on a Friday night. Returned home with the car on Monday morning. http://imageshack.com/a/img921/6227/vX9VOG.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img924/1327/fkvGyz.jpg 7 years later I still love it everytime I see it. But I'm a man who needs a clutch and I'm always trolling for parts and deals...In Canada we have an app similar to craigslist we call it kijiji. I find this guy selling a 2004 Boxster S. No pictures. It's Friday night I've had a couple beers. Usually I never waste my time without seeing pics. But I'm bored and drunk. What could go wrong right? Fire off a text. No reply. Upset I'm being ignored. I call. He goes "is this your number I'll text u pics." I get the pics. http://imageshack.com/a/img924/8019/UJFexw.jpg I'm thinking is this even an '04 cause he's got early 986 wheels. And there's no dual exhaust tip. So I call. "Hey bud. Just got your pics. U didn't send any of the interior. U sure it's a 6 speed not a 5 cause that's a single tipped exhaust". He replies. " ummm sorry. I'm pretty sure it's an S. It is 6speed. Maybe the muffler was changed. The car is 12 years old u know" So I say F it. I'll go check it tomorrow. I go. It's def an 04 cause I know the bumpers. It's got the s front bumper. And the tail pipe. I've seen this before it's rare but can't think of it... I run the vin number and boom. It tells me it's indeed 550 Spyder edition. I go back to the car to double check. The 5spoke rims are missing. The batwing with the limited edition number. Missing. And I don't have cocoa top or interior. Wtf. Tell the buyer I'm gonna take it. I pay. Take her home. The power is on tap and the sound is phenomenal. I'm in love again but hate silver. I will accept it in time. Now it's time for repairs as soon as the parts from Woody arrive http://imageshack.com/a/img922/3548/A742hk.jpg |
Hello GTA_G20,
first congrats for the great find. Over here in Germany a 986 550 with black interior is extremly rare. Regards, Markus |
Welcome to the party, Pal!
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Thanks guys. I'll get the pics up shortly
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So owner tells me "battery went dead. We tried to get into the hood and trunk with a crow bar. Smh http://imageshack.com/a/img924/701/hKs9Uh.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img922/8492/bidcSv.jpg Swapped over my depo LED tinted tails from white car. Bumper needs paint http://imageshack.com/a/img921/3776/0agLLE.jpg Broken vent. Missing ignition switch trim http://imageshack.com/a/img921/2452/1BMWYl.jpg Broken stalk for Cruise control |
Model Designation BOXSTER S 50J SPYDER
Year 2004 Order Type 986330 Engine Code M96.24 Transmission Code G86.20 I049 I434 I502 I697 I912 I991 IX99 Natural leather IXLA Boxster tailpipe IXRP 5-mm spacers, front/rear M008 986 S 3,2 litres displacement M030 Sport-type chassis M058 Impact absorbers, front and rear M091 Special model '50 years Spyder' M130 Control and indications in English lettering M191 Wheel spokes in Seal Grey Metallic M197 Stronger battery M198 Starter 1.7 kW M218 Licence plate holder version 4 M219 Differential M270 Door mirror -flat- driver's side, electrically adjustable and heatable M273 Door mirrors, electrically adjustable and heatable M274 Vanity mirror illuminated M288 Headlamp washer M342 Seat heating system, left/right seat M375 Sports seat, backrest shell, left M376 Sports seat, backrest shell, right M411 18-inch Carrera wheel M424 CD compartment M436 3-spoke airbag steering wheel M439 Electrical hood operation M441 Radio preparation M446 Concave wheel centers with full-colour Porsche Crest M454 Automatic speed control M465 Rear foglamp, left M476 Porsche Stability Management (PSM) M480 6-speed manual transmission M484 Version for USA M535 Anti-theft lock 315 MHz M539 Mechanical seat-height adjustment, left M540 Mechanical seat-height adjustment, right M551 Wind deflector M553 Version for USA, Canada M562 Airbag, driver's side and front passenger's side M563 Side airbag M566 Front fog lights, white M567 Windscreen tinted, upper part darker coloured M571 Activated charcoal filter M573 Air conditioner M581 Center console, front M601 Litronic headlights M602 Raised stop lamp M620 Electronic accelerator M651 Electric window opener M657 Power assisted steering M659 On-board computer M660 Obd 2 M661 Stricter emission-control concept M664 Orvr M680 -MY 01 digital sound package MY 02- sound system Bose analog M981 Leather equipment without seat covers M983 Seat covers, front, leather |
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