I found a turbo and put a deposit on it. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Ckrikos · 12-26-2013, 12:47 PM

So I found a turbo and put a deposit on it. The car has had one owner and has 9k miles. I think I got a great deal. The color is not my favorite, but I thought this was a gem so snatched it up. The combo is meridian metalic and natural brown leather. I will be selling my boxster to my brother in laws brother for a steal as I need to get rid of it to stay within my spouse approved budget. The car appears to have been maintained well, with annual oil changes going back to 2008, don't have anything before that.

I was also looking at a 50k mile car for 5k less than the meridian car. The color on the 50k car was my favorite midnight blue/grey, but prefer 9k miles over 50k.

evan9eleven · 12-26-2013, 12:50 PM

Each to his own on color, but I think its beautiful. Congrats and enjoy!

coreseller · 12-26-2013, 12:52 PM

THAT is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Congrats......

Can't wait to hear your driving impressions.

Porsche9 · 12-26-2013, 01:11 PM

Nice turbo!!!! Perfect way to buy it with low miles and majority of the depreciation paid for by the prior owners. I am picky about colors but 9k vs 50k is a no brainer. It's a new car! I driven a few and the power is intoxicating. Enjoy.

Ckrikos · 12-26-2013, 01:21 PM

I'm trying to decide whether to have it transported to nj or drive from Dallas to nj. A covered transport is $1300. The trip will take a full day of driving.

shadrach74 · 12-26-2013, 01:36 PM

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I'm trying to decide whether to have it transported to nj or drive from Dallas to nj. A covered transport is $1300. The trip will take a full day of driving.

1500miles is a full day of driving if you can average 100mph... 1000miles is a long day.

I just had my wife's Fiat Abart shipped from Dallas to Md for $575 they did it in 1 day. picked it up on a Tuesday and delivered the next day at 4:30PM on a car carrier but uncovered. Why do you care if it's covered as long as its secure and insured?

Gforrest2 · 12-26-2013, 01:58 PM

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i'm trying to decide whether to have it transported to nj or drive from dallas to nj. A covered transport is $1300. The trip will take a full day of driving.

Road Trip!

Porsche9 · 12-26-2013, 02:02 PM

Road trip like that would be huge fun. Bring a radar detector to help with avoiding tickets and something to protect the front clip for stone chips.

mountainman · 12-26-2013, 02:05 PM

I am about half way if you need a place to lay over going or coming we have a spare bedroom you are welcome to. 828 385 3100

coreseller · 12-26-2013, 02:15 PM

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I'm trying to decide whether to have it transported to nj or drive from Dallas to nj. A covered transport is $1300. The trip will take a full day of driving.

I have done the "Fly in, drive home" thing a few times, it was worth it every single time. Every trip still holds great memories and I very much look forward to hopefully do it again. Savoring the car for the first time for several hours by yourself is heaven on earth. I truly envy you.........

RaisedOnPorsches · 12-26-2013, 03:02 PM

Congrats on the find! I look forward to seeing more photos once it has arrived at its new home.

BoxsterSteve · 12-26-2013, 05:16 PM

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The trip will take a full day of driving.

In a next-to new turbo! I'm jealous... trying to figure out what the issue is!

fatmike · 12-26-2013, 05:28 PM

drive it.

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evan9eleven · 12-28-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ckrikos

I'm trying to decide whether to have it transported to nj or drive from Dallas to nj. A covered transport is $1300. The trip will take a full day of driving.

No brainer: ROAD TRIP!!! Take a few days and the longest route possible home, you will thank yourself. Life is too short not to fill it with great experiences. Do it!

recycledsixtie · 12-28-2013, 12:35 PM

You will likely need snow tires sooner or later if you drive it. Obviously if you have it shipped not so. Probably more economical to ship it but for fun for the $$$ driving it would win out.

I just bought 2 Pirelli Winter sottozero to replace the old Blizzaks on the rear. The front are still Blizzaks. What a difference these tires make. Not so much breakaway on my 2001 Box base now. More stable. I don't think all season radials would cut it in significant snow for you once you get further north.

Enjoy your new ride. Looks like a great car....

Perfectlap · 12-28-2013, 02:02 PM

9K mile car? I would NOT road trip it home. You'll do more paint damage in a couple of days than the previous owner managed in 10 years. I would look into get the front end clear bra covered down there, maybe the prices are cheaper than up here where everything is a ripoff.

The color combo seems appropriate for a grand touring Porsche. Civilized and elegant. Some nice wheels should give a more updated feel. I'd go BBS mesh, the wider fenders really shine with that wheel while still looking fairly stock with a bit of a motorsport edge.

Paul · 12-30-2013, 03:16 PM

Snow tires or even all season tires are hard to find for a 996 TT

walt2810 · 12-26-2013, 01:41 PM

very nice, congrats & enjoy the turbos!!!! color combo is very elegant!!!

Ckrikos · 12-26-2013, 01:48 PM

Shadrach,

What transport company did you use? Any damage on the car?

Yea I like the color, can't wait to see it in person.

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jeffm · 12-26-2013, 03:28 PM

Wow, what a nice ride!
I've had my boxster for just about a year and have gotten the same 911 bug. The icing on the cake may have been the 50 years of the 911 book my wife bought me for Christmas....if she had only bought me the car instead!

Enjoy and congrats.