04-11-2016, 08:23 AM
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1997 Tip, 2018 Macan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Upland, CA
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Look for the simple things
Don't all 'S' models have white face clusters and red calipers? Try and get the VIN and run it through a decoder. I suppose it could have a smaller engine and five speed trans, if the original motor/trans exploded and was replaced. An unbiased/independent PPI would certainly clear this up and certainly be advised. Proceed with caution.
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04-11-2016, 08:32 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Riverside, CA
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If it has a 3.2l, 6 speed transmission, white dials and the VIN digit match the S model then is an S.
If not then its BS and I would run from that one as the seller is not ethical.
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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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04-11-2016, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Peoria IL
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I love at the bottom he lists it as "mint condition", then goes on to list things that are broken or missing.
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04-11-2016, 08:57 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Guelph, ON
Posts: 981
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Non-S exhaust tip, non-S cluster, non-S dash trim in console, doesn't have the 3rd cooler in center on front spoiler, doesn't have S-Brakes.... oh wait its not an S.... LOL
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04-11-2016, 09:04 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: canada
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Scam for sure, all of the S parts look like non-S parts. I say keep 'harassing' him which I am assuming is you're just asking him questions that he doesn't want or know how to answer until he changes the ad. 
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04-11-2016, 09:07 AM
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Certified Boxster Addict
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 7,669
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rexcramer
Don't all 'S' models have white face clusters and red calipers?
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Clusters and calipers are very easily updated to look just like a S. Same for the exhaust.
ALWAYS run the VIN when looking at buying a car and check the options codes under the front hood to verify that the car has everything that the factory said it did when it was built.
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04-11-2016, 09:25 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Seattle
Posts: 362
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He did a horrible job imitating an S, not that I know anything about that
I say keep on harrassing!
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04-11-2016, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: RedBank, NJ
Posts: 48
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My debadged S is the direct opposite of his. 
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