Wanted:1997 Boxter - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

RandallNeighbour · 01-20-2005, 06:17 AM

Rich, I'd consider buying automon's car well before I'd deal with a stranger. We seem to have a good online community here and while it's surely not like dealing with a good friend, it's better than dealing with total strangers!

Now Kevin mentioned something about an nexus lexis report... which I should have done with my 97 as it would have forced me to say not just no, but HELL NO to the seller. These reports can be pulled by lawyers if I'm not mistaken and the subscription to the service is hefty, so expect to pay a bit to get one from a subscriber.

But it's worth it.

wetstuff · 01-20-2005, 08:37 AM

My Son-in-Law (isn't there always ONE lawyer in every American family...) who's in a rather large firm in Miami said in Dec 04 that Lex-Nex can't crack thru most state's privacy laws. I was interested in a NJ based car.

In the not-so-old days in Maryland, a civilian could order up a mailing list of all the 1978 AUDI Fox stationwagon owners; no longer.

I'd be interested in perhaps knowing an entry route into Lex-Nex if there's new information.

Jim

Brucelee · 01-20-2005, 08:44 AM

I would be VERY SURPRISED if you are able to purschase a 97 box for the price you quoted and have the car be in very good condition. The market simply does not value cherry 97s that low.

It can happen but unlikely.

What you can get for that price are:

trashed

Salvage title

No service work done

Frame Damage

Over 100K miles

Models out of favor, ie, color, options, 16" wheels

Cars with major expenses hidden and waiting to be fixed.

Think about it, why would YOU sell a cherry Box for this kind of money.

Caveat Emptor, let the buyer beware.

YellowJacket · 01-20-2005, 09:55 AM

I agree. $16k is a little extreme. I recently bought a 97 w/ 36k miles for $24k. I'm not saying I got the best deal in the world, but it did come with a 2 year 100k warranty from Porsche. The car is in great condition, but even so, I had to have $400 of work done in the first month of ownership (luckily covered by the warranty). I cannot imagine what kind of condition a Boxster would have to be in to be $8k cheaper than the one I bought!!!

Brucelee · 01-20-2005, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellowJacket

I cannot imagine what kind of condition a Boxster would have to be in to be $8k cheaper than the one I bought!!!

It can get QUITE ugly!

01-20-2005, 01:12 PM

check this one out.

lets see £13,875 works out at around $27,000 for this boxster and many like it.

http://www.qualitysalvage.net/viewcar.asp?CarID=570

bruceless whats your view on this price, the car is a V reg which is year 1999 or 2000

Brucelee · 01-20-2005, 02:55 PM

I can't comment on valuation on your side of the pond, so I would defer to someone closer to home.

However, the Box frame is very easily damaged (very fragile) and I would guess this one has frame damage of some sort. Here in the US, no reputable dealer will buy a frame car. However, sleazy dealers will and then sell it to buyers without disclosing the damage.

In other words, the value here in the states would be shot big time.

Given your prices, I think I should be exporting to your home town!

jiggysubman · 01-20-2005, 06:16 PM

I paid 16500 for my 97, and I've had it 3 months. I've already encountered a failed gas gauge, new window regulator, and this squealing noise that I can't seem to locate. Spend 16k, but realize thats not all you're going to spend. Have 1-2k extra set aside for the repairs you are going to need.