Uncertain what to do with my "broken" Boxster..

[Robert986]

Tricky..

My 5 cents: Don't look at the Business Case, just pay and have fun! Life isn´t endless!

I have most likely spent at least 10k extra on my car now if I would dare to count it, but hey, I´m having a lot of fun!

[jsceash]

Originally Posted by Robert986

Tricky..

My 5 cents: Don't look at the Business Case, just pay and have fun! Life isn´t endless!

I have most likely spent at least 10k extra on my car now if I would dare to count it, but hey, I´m having a lot of fun!

Agreed, I'm fairly sure I have spent over $30K but the car on track is such a rush. If I were to start over today it would probably be $40K.

[flmont]

maybe just look for a used LOW mileage replacement engine

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by flmont

maybe just look for a used LOW mileage replacement engine

Jsceash, Viola (welcome back..!)

Back in 2017, I was planning to go that route, and got a rough estimate of about $11-$12k, including the Ti con-rods, the Hoffman heads, ARP fasteners, etc. I even attended the Raby engine rebuilt class.

Unfortunately a lady ran a red light in front of my office and totaled my CS...

But, I would have ended with a hell of an engine.. at almost 1/2 the cost of a Raby build engine..

PS, still have the quote from LN and Hoffman if you want it

[Qingdao]

Originally Posted by flmont

maybe just look for a used LOW mileage replacement engine

and a 200 shot of nitrous


but that might be the best business minded solution. Find a cheapo engine (2.5, 2.7, 3.2 whatever) slap it in sell the car and use that money to try to recoup your losses.

Sometimes its easier to sell a runner than a roller regardless of the engine.

[rfuerst911sc]

If you are just looking at ROI then throwing any major money at these cars doesn't add up . But if you are an enthusiest and can enjoy the great attributes these cars provide then the $$$ doesn't count ............. within reason of course . I have a Raby built 3.6 litre short stroke R51 engine in mine , last tuning session we put down 282 at the wheels that's pretty damn stout ! Torque is over 253 and it's not just about top numbers , the hp and torque are very linear it pulls strongly from idle to 7k with ease . It totally transforms the chassis with the extra grunt , it is so driveable . Driving in the mountains is a hoot and drifting the rear end at will is intoxicating .

But I have 25K in that motor , most people say I'm nuts and it's hard to argue . But every time I drive her it puts a smile on my face I am never disappointed . And it is well behaved , starts great hot/cold and idles great . Good MPG if you can keep your foot out of it . In my opinion I have the perfect sleeper .