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thstone · 02-03-2014, 11:55 AM

A decent Boxster roller typically sells for around $3,000.

But be advised that there are many, many components and systems that you can't test without a working engine. For example, the A/C compressor might have also failed - same for power steering pump and alternator. No way to know before you buy.

Same for suspension, brakes, transmission, fuel system, evap system, secondary air system, cat's, mufflers, MAF, o2 sensors, radiators, oil pump, fuel pump, etc.

Assuming that the battery is dead, then you don't know about the window lifts, top motor and operation, instrument cluster, ECU, immobilizer, lights, turn signals, cruise control, radio, speakers, HVAC controller, etc.

The roller that I bought (with a blown engine AND a dead battery) to build my Spec Boxster race car had several other things wrong with it (than just the engine) that the seller did not disclose. The engine was just the final straw.

Expect this and you won't be disappointed.

02-03-2014, 11:55 AM	#3
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	A decent Boxster roller typically sells for around $3,000. But be advised that there are many, many components and systems that you can't test without a working engine. For example, the A/C compressor might have also failed - same for power steering pump and alternator. No way to know before you buy. Same for suspension, brakes, transmission, fuel system, evap system, secondary air system, cat's, mufflers, MAF, o2 sensors, radiators, oil pump, fuel pump, etc. Assuming that the battery is dead, then you don't know about the window lifts, top motor and operation, instrument cluster, ECU, immobilizer, lights, turn signals, cruise control, radio, speakers, HVAC controller, etc. The roller that I bought (with a blown engine AND a dead battery) to build my Spec Boxster race car had several other things wrong with it (than just the engine) that the seller did not disclose. The engine was just the final straw. Expect this and you won't be disappointed. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 02-03-2014 at 12:05 PM.