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[KevinH1990]

Originally Posted by grc0456

My only nit as a 986.2 owner are the subjective criticism of the face lift looks. I prefer the looks, especially shape of the 4 bow top, the minor front and rear bumper changes, and the color matching steering wheel. The glass rear window and glove box were big advances in practically and function, and definitely factored into my decision vs the original gen.

I'm with you.

I retrofitted an 04 top and frame on my 00 and the glass rear window and headliner make the car more usable. The plastic rear window cheapened the car. A glove box would be nice as well, but I don't think that is a simple swap. I have a black interior so I had a color-matched steering wheel from the start.

I also "de-ambered my car and l would not go back to the amber indicators.

Part of the fun of owning an old car is being able to modify it. I've added a lots of bits and pieces over the years and each one makes the car feel new to me. http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/55759-de-changed-some-interior-items.html

If I had a concours car I doubt I would do that or drive it as often as I do the Boxster.

[Myoung73]

I wish I knew where all these cheap boxsters were. At around 3k pounds that would be about $4500. Maybe a bit less now after Brexit. Can't find really any for double that in my area (Mass / New England area). Most are over $10k and not necessarily nice ones either.

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by Myoung73

I wish I knew where all these cheap boxsters were. At around 3k pounds that would be about $4500. Maybe a bit less now after Brexit. Can't find really any for double that in my area (Mass / New England area). Most are over $10k and not necessarily nice ones either.

Here is one for you
2000 Porsche

It needs some love.

[Myoung73]

Originally Posted by BruceH

Here is one for you
2000 Porsche

It needs some love.

Right but this one is in Texas. Agree though that with some $ put in (not too much) it could be pretty decent...

[grc0456]

Originally Posted by Myoung73

I wish I knew where all these cheap boxsters were. At around 3k pounds that would be about $4500. Maybe a bit less now after Brexit. Can't find really any for double that in my area (Mass / New England area). Most are over $10k and not necessarily nice ones either.

Myoung, I agree $4,500 is a hard to find price point (except maybe on CL). But there is a decent looking 03 Base (looks like my car except for interior) on Car Gurus in Atkinson, NH - asking $7,990 - 101k miles, 5 speed. Get a PPI, talk them down based on results, put a few K into it. Bingo.


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[Myoung73]

Originally Posted by grc0456

Myoung, I agree $4,500 is a hard to find price point (except maybe on CL). But there is a decent looking 03 Base (looks like my car except for interior) on Car Gurus in Atkinson, NH - asking $7,990 - 101k miles, 5 speed. Get a PPI, talk them down based on results, put a few K into it. Bingo.


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This one actually looks decent, but no pics of the interior that's weird. Like the color and wheels though.

[Disaster]

Originally Posted by Myoung73

I wish I knew where all these cheap boxsters were. At around 3k pounds that would be about $4500. Maybe a bit less now after Brexit. Can't find really any for double that in my area (Mass / New England area). Most are over $10k and not necessarily nice ones either.

I've seen amazing deals on old open top sports cars in the U.K. In the U.S. convertibles are considerably cheaper out West and down South. In the Northeast there are less to choose from and prices tend to run 20% higher. The price differential grows with age and is inversely proportional to the price. In other words, a 20 year old Porsche Boxster will cost more in New England than it does in California or Alabama. The winters are rough on them and thin the herd further. If you are willing to road trip, you can combine a mini vacation with a car buying trip. You can also get better deals at the end of the convertible season...i.e. October or November.

[bwdz]

Originally Posted by Myoung73

I wish I knew where all these cheap boxsters were. At around 3k pounds that would be about $4500. Maybe a bit less now after Brexit. Can't find really any for double that in my area (Mass / New England area). Most are over $10k and not necessarily nice ones either.

You just have to look, I bought mine a few months ago for $2500, it has 64k miles on it. The top did not work due to a broken arm ($60 from dealer for the part, took 10 minutes to fix it, owner was quoted something outrageous for the fix hence why she offed it) and it has a little ding and scratch on the right rear bottom. It came with a hard top (sold that for $800 so it is now a $1760 car) also came with a second set of BBS wheels which I might sell to make it a sub $1500 car. Needs nothing mechanically, new brakes last year (it was serviced it at my buddy's shop as he maintains all of this person's cars)

[grc0456]

Originally Posted by KevinH1990

I'm with you.



I retrofitted an 04 top and frame on my 00 and the glass rear window and headliner make the car more usable. The plastic rear window cheapened the car. A glove box would be nice as well, but I don't think that is a simple swap. I have a black interior so I had a color-matched steering wheel from the start.



I also "de-ambered my car and l would not go back to the amber indicators.



Part of the fun of owning an old car is being able to modify it. I've added a lots of bits and pieces over the years and each one makes the car feel new to me. http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/55759-de-changed-some-interior-items.html



If I had a concours car I doubt I would do that or drive it as often as I do the Boxster.

Love all your mods, Kevin. They are to my taste. That is a sharp Box!


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