I'm purchasing a Porsche Boxster Need Advice
 

Hai...
I wanted to get some advice from the community. What are the key differences between the different Boxster generations (986, 987, 981, 718, etc.)? Are there any standout features or drawbacks I should be aware of for each generation? NJMCDirect Website. Use our service to find out the pending tickets. I'm torn between getting a Boxster with a manual transmission or PDK. What are your thoughts on the driving experience and resale value for each option?
Thank you.

The OP edited their post and added in a link to whatever it is they are promoting. "StellaJonas" is an evil spammer and needs to be banned, deleted and IP address blocked.

When it comes to Boxster models, I'm biased. I've always felt the first series, the 986, was the most beautiful. As with the Series 1 E-type, the designers got it right the first time. However, not content with perfection, they had to fiddle with it (as did the E-type's designers). To my eye, other than the addition of a glove box, the changes were not improvements. But as I said, I'm biased.

Totally agree. The later models with glove box had some other nice things under the skin- S suspension, and fewer chain ramp issues.
Although there’s something to be said for cable throttle

Agree, the I like the 986 after 2003 for the rear glass window. The 2005 adds an upgraded interior. The 2009 eliminates the IMS problem. I really like my 2003 S with a 6.2 liter LS3.

Sorry Thomas but you will need to post some pictures of your LS engined 986BS :-)

Call me suspicious but...

Someone comes in from the Balkins, asks a cpl of mile wide ques, and then never comes back into the discussion. OBW, also includes a sketchy link.

I might be wrong, but this one has some potential red flags.

My 986LS not so much BS

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These were progress pictures. The car is now finished and I am driving it around.

Finished car

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Only 400HP?

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That thing is a beast! How much quid all in? :D:cheers:

obthomas, please forgive me but when I said 986BS meant 986 Boxter S (I promise..) but I really wanted to see the pictures! Wow, thank you! :-)

PS: Is that an electric water pump?

Sold the Porsche engine and the exhaust parts surprised me how much they were worth.

So the conversion cost me about $10000.

No. You can't see the electric water pump in the pictures.

What you probably see is the water block taking the place of a water pump.

There is no room in this build for anything on the front of the engine.:cheers:

I think I'm in love.

More pics of it finished? video? :cheers:

So you used an electric water pump that is remotely located, and the water block handles the flows..?

PS: By any chance you got a couple of pictures of the rear end of the engine? Curious to see how far back the engine is, the angle of the driveshafts, how crowded is the area where the engine and gearbox mate?

Thanks again!

Correct on the water pump. The engine room ends up no more crowded than originally.

The transaxle is exactly in its stock position back to front. It is lower by about 1 inch.

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So inquiring minds want to know: how many Corvettes have you surprised with it?

Two so far, the Dodge Chargers and Cadillacs are fun too. The Mustangs are a bit iffy some of them are pretty hopped up it is definitely a sleeper.

Thank you for the pictures and congratulations on your project!