12-26-2013, 03:55 PM
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2002 Boxster S
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: PCA Roadrunner Region, NM
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Beautiful car! Check what tires are on it before deciding how to get it home. If it's got sticky summer tires, you're going to have to buy new tires and/or wheels before you drive it back. And then figure out how to get the summer set home -- I'm not sure they'll fit in the back "seat".
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12-26-2013, 06:12 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: DFW
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Looks like a blast! Color is not bad at all- trust me, the meridian metallic would look clean the longest because it is silverish in color.
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12-26-2013, 06:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Oakdale, CA
Posts: 153
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Sweet ride, congrats- great Christmas gift to bring in the new year!
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12-26-2013, 07:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bedford, TX
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9K vs 50K miles, no contest, congrats, great looking car! I am in the DFW area so if you need anything, let me know 
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2001 Boxster S Lapis Blue
TS Cat Bypass Pipes and exhaust
iPad Mini Dash Install
DEPO Tail Lights
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12-26-2013, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Virginia
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Awesome looking car, congrats!
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12-26-2013, 09:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 1,666
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Thats Nice Porshe.
Drive and make your purchase an adventure worth remembering.
Road trips are always fun if you give yourself enough time to enjoy the drive.
In that many miles I'm sure you will find some great worthy roads to start you on the right path.
Besides that, when will you next get to drive it in NJ winter?
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2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP,
Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)
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12-27-2013, 01:52 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 373
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Great find! You will enjoy the power as it corrupts.
Van
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12-27-2013, 02:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Montreal, QC. (currently expat to Shanghai)
Posts: 3,249
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I drove a 996 turbo a few weeks ago and the first thing that came to my mind is "I would kill myself having a car like that". It's brutal and stupid fast.
If you use it with extreme caution and responsibly, you should have a blast mate
Congrats!
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12-27-2013, 06:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: DFW
Posts: 713
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Wow that's a new car. When it comes to porshes, there really isnt a bad color, from the factory that is. Come on down to Dallas and drive it home. Wait......I can drive it up there for if you like?
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12-30-2013, 07:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 633
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Turned out the car has a small leak in the chain housing gasket or somewhere else in the motor. My mechanic estimates it'll cost 3-4k to track down and fix, the spoiler is leaking hydraulic fluid and the tabs that hold a tail light are cracked. I will be turning it down.
I was thinking of disregarding the issues as the car is practically new , but it'll cost me 6k to repair all these items and my practical side says why pay 45k to buy a car that leaks oil and needs 6k of repairs.
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LB/GG/MB 02 2.7 sold
MB/GG 02 996TT
Last edited by Ckrikos; 12-30-2013 at 08:10 PM.
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12-31-2013, 03:30 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Miramar, FL
Posts: 163
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Sorry to hear that this one didn't work out. I guess the old adage "If it seems too good to be true" applies here. It makes me wonder if these issues were a result of abuse, neglect or just inactivity (causing seals to dry out, etc.). Things happen for a reason. I am sure you will find the right car. Just be patient.
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12-31-2013, 03:59 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,746
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There will be others. Gotta keep in mind, your target model is a decade or more old, it will most likely need some form of attention......
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12-31-2013, 06:30 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ckrikos
Turned out the car has a small leak in the chain housing gasket or somewhere else in the motor. My mechanic estimates it'll cost 3-4k to track down and fix, the spoiler is leaking hydraulic fluid and the tabs that hold a tail light are cracked. I will be turning it down.
I was thinking of disregarding the issues as the car is practically new , but it'll cost me 6k to repair all these items and my practical side says why pay 45k to buy a car that leaks oil and needs 6k of repairs.
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Nice car. One owner and low miles. Good thing you did a PPI and Kevin on Rennlist gave you good guidance. Offer them $39 for the car, and sit back and watch. Ship the car, you don't want salt and winter hazards.
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12-31-2013, 04:04 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Florida
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And meanwhile you are without your 986. I'm sorry for your luck, you will find another.
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12-31-2013, 04:30 AM
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Porsche "Purist"
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,123
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What year is this car ?
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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12-31-2013, 05:58 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Northern NJ
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Its an 01. I realize its old and would have been ok with everything but the leak.
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LB/GG/MB 02 2.7 sold
MB/GG 02 996TT
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12-31-2013, 06:31 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,746
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I personally am not that familiar with 996 TT cars, I would guess there is a fair amount of crap / turbo related plumbing to remove to get to the chain or valve cover gaskets. It would prove interesting to hear what JFP in PA thinks of these cars and their potential issues, his opinion is the one I would seek out if in the market.
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12-31-2013, 06:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: austin
Posts: 825
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ckrikos
Its an 01. I realize its old and would have been ok with everything but the leak.
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Wish I was in the market for a TT -- too many toys.
Can you use the report to get leverage on price?
I haven't dealt with the TT engines -- but seems awfully high a price quote for
a gasket replacement on the chain housing (assuming its similar to other air cooled engines.
thanks,
Mike
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12-31-2013, 07:04 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Posts: 1,561
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seningen
I haven't dealt with the TT engines -- but seems awfully high a price quote for
a gasket replacement on the chain housing (assuming its similar to other air cooled engines.
thanks,
Mike
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Engine out service. That's about +++$2,000 right there.
Last edited by Flavor 987S; 12-31-2013 at 07:07 AM.
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