911 carrera 2 (2000) vs boxster S (2003) - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

goodman · 08-02-2009, 02:45 PM

mptoledo, I really appreciate so much help from you and happy to know there are so many wonderful people on this forum.

The second one on the list is what I'm waiting for. the seller said that he will not go for less than 20K. I'm from Montreal Quebec, so distance is a concern, since I would like to drive the baby home

BTW, for the same car I've to pay 25% more in Montreal.

Lil bastard · 08-02-2009, 02:57 PM

If importing a US model car into Canada, you need to research the requirements to have it properly registered.

Daytime running lights, Instruments in Metric (incl. the analogue speedo) are just a couple of issues.

Make sure you can resolve these before buying any car or you may have to leave it standing at the border crossing.

goodman · 08-02-2009, 03:13 PM

yes, paper works is inevitable. About the speedometer, I believe the analog is in mile per hour is okay since the digital could set to metric.

The only change needed is the day time driving light which will cost around $10.00 for a quick fix.

(nice people posted in this forum too)

mptoledo · 08-02-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by goodman

The only change needed is the day time driving light which will cost around $10.00 for a quick fix.

(nice people posted in this forum too)

You could always duct tape two glow sticks underneath and call them running lights!!

Just kidding,

Hey read this thread, it might give you an idea about how to get your car home.
http://www.987forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21150

If that doesn't sound appealing it will cost you around $1200 - 1500 to ship it. You can always try uship.com. Its the ebay of shipping, people can bid on your job. You have to watch and read reviews as some of these carriers are idiots and some take 30 days to get you the car. They try to book enough shippings to make it worth your while. I would highly recommend doing what the idiot in the above thread did. Sounds like he had a blast!!

goodman · 08-02-2009, 05:30 PM

It was a great story and experience. Not everyone could have a chance to do this fun thing. I'm wondering what happen if you get the car from eBay and travel down so far away and find out that it is not quite the same as advertised

I hope I can get my money back.
Well I guess a round trip ticket is a good thing to do

and come home empty-handed.

08-02-2009, 06:00 PM

had em both.

Nothing gives me greater pleasure than lapping a 911 at the track. Not one, not one single 911 has ever passed my boxster. It's better balanced, and lighter. And when I owned my 911, I couldn't pass the Boxsters at the track.

Day to day driving - the 911 was more liveable, but fun driving, track driving, the boxster wins.

mptoledo · 08-02-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by goodman

It was a great story and experience. Not everyone could have a chance to do this fun thing. I'm wondering what happen if you get the car from eBay and travel down so far away and find out that it is not quite the same as advertised

I hope I can get my money back.
Well I guess a round trip ticket is a good thing to do

and come home empty-handed.

The car definately looks 100% A ok. If you went through ebay, you can contest and get your money back(read their rules). Since it has a car fax, it appears to be legit. The ebay seller has only been around this year and only has 10 ratings. The price is a little high(for my cheap azz), but the mileage and condition make up for it. If that is everything you want and as you said it would be a lot more up north, then pull the trigger. If it isn't "everything" you wanted, then wait. I know easier said than done, but with winter approaching, time is your friend. I bought mine at the end of june and I don't know if it was the economy, the season or what, but there were a lot of them on ebay pretty cheap.

Just make a list, of why i should buy and why I shouldn't buy. It will amaze you!! And enjoy your porsche

tonycarreon · 08-03-2009, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodman

It was a great story and experience. Not everyone could have a chance to do this fun thing. I'm wondering what happen if you get the car from eBay and travel down so far away and find out that it is not quite the same as advertised

I hope I can get my money back.
Well I guess a round trip ticket is a good thing to do

and come home empty-handed.

get a PPI. if the seller isn't willing then move on.

as far as the "distance" goes, my next purchase will definitely be something i have to fly out to get.

Lil bastard · 08-03-2009, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by goodman

yes, paper works is inevitable. About the speedometer, I believe the analog is in mile per hour is okay since the digital could set to metric.

The only change needed is the day time driving light which will cost around $10.00 for a quick fix.

(nice people posted in this forum too)

We had another poster a while back who could not get the car to pass with the MPH analogue speedo - in Quebec Province! They would not accept the car with any gauge being non-metric - analogue or digital. He had a heck of a time finding the proper gauge faces, in fact, I believe he had to swap the cluster in favor of a euro one.

Also, if you look into Daytime Running Lights, I think you're gonna find it a tad more expensive than $10 - the popular hack circulating the net doesn't work.

Kirk · 08-03-2009, 08:52 AM

I currently own both - '00 986 S and '03 996 C4S. My Box does handle better in the twisties but it's also got a race suspension. The 996 is more practical with more space and still handled well enough that I could keep up with a group of sport bikes through the twisties yesterday at triple digit speeds.

Unless you're going to drive at ten tenths, the 911 will handle just as well as the Box at reasonable speeds. My 911 is more than fast enough and quick handling to scare the crap out of you!

I don't know.... I love my Boxster, but the 911 just has something about it that makes it more "special". My lady and my kids definitely prefer the 911 and it's the only Porsche I have that ALL of the neighborhood kids have asked for rides in. I'd personally pick the 911. Early 996 C2's are just dirt cheap right now and the power differential you'll get over a 2.7L or 3.2L Boxster is certainly a big plus.

Kirk