HELP! Opportunity for an '04 X51 engine in my boxster

[germaniac]

EightsandAces, my thoughts exactly lol

[Lil bastard]

Be mindful that the X-51 is just a bunch of add-ons to the M96 motor and in no way insulates it from RMS or IMS issues.

Viewing your responses, it doesn't seem as if you're seeking help with your decision as much as you're seeking affirmation for a decision you've already made .

That's OK, but you'll be out-of-pocket more like $8k once done with your spring and binder work... but your car won't be worth $8k more, more like $4k on the used market.

You said:"... I thought it made sense to let the SC go to someone who could finish her up and enjoy her as opposed to it rotting in my garage..." The way I see it, why can't that guy be you?

It's your car(s) and your money, so good luck whatever you do. I'd just do it differently is all.

[nola911]

I would sell them both and include the 5k more you were going to spend and get a C4s... One with decent mileage ended on the fleabay the other day for 29 with no reserve!

Or toss another 10 at it and get a 996 turbo.

I love the boxster too, but at the end of the day, you still have a boxster. It may be awesome to own, but not to sell. You will get raped at re-sale.

If you plan to keep the car for a long time/forever, then your plan is pretty awesome. It would be a blast of a car.

[eightsandaces]

Originally Posted by maxferran

I would sell them both and include the 5k more you were going to spend and get a C4s... One with decent mileage ended on the fleabay the other day for 29 with no reserve!

Or toss another 10 at it and get a 996 turbo.

I love the boxster too, but at the end of the day, you still have a boxster. It may be awesome to own, but not to sell. You will get raped at re-sale.

If you plan to keep the car for a long time/forever, then your plan is pretty awesome. It would be a blast of a car.

Just my opinion but I would sooner buy a Cayman or Boxster S, I can't see going back to the chassis limitations of the 911. My belief is someday the torch will be passed and the new generation Porsche designs will eclipse the older technology. If and when that happens, having an older SC might be sweet...