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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,829
Posted By BIGJake111
I heard engines are 3k which is such a...

I heard engines are 3k which is such a temptation. But labor, that I myself can’t offer. Sounds very expensive independent of that.

This is coming from someone who packages and resales “labor”...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,829
Posted By BIGJake111
Thanks for pulling these pics out. It was in...

Thanks for pulling these pics out. It was in great condition and frankly the litronic, hardtop, and supple leather combo really were foretold of the cars Porsche planned to sell in the not too near...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,829
Posted By BIGJake111
Thank you guys for the replies. I am...

Thank you guys for the replies.

I am surprised how valuable the complete car would be. My first boxster was bought at 6k (not the one listed.)

I am also surprised how surprisingly cheap a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,829
Posted By BIGJake111
Thoughts on hard top value alone? From what I’ve...

Thoughts on hard top value alone? From what I’ve seen those are treated like a rare earth metal on eBay sometimes.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,829
Posted By BIGJake111
Any idea on the value once it’s cleaned up and...

Any idea on the value once it’s cleaned up and fixed? I know prices are on the up and up.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2022, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,829
Posted By BIGJake111
Price to fix vs roller value

Welp… I have a 986 that has sat since Jan 2018.

2000 speed yellow boxster S with black hard top. With the supple leather interior, deviated stitching and belts with nice coco floor mats. 18 inch...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2020, 06:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,779
Posted By BIGJake111
Thanks all for the congrats and the STL advice. ...

Thanks all for the congrats and the STL advice.

So it’s sounding like a new engine is not necessarily what will be needed? But could be.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-05-2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,280
Posted By BIGJake111
So when’s your show coming up on motortrend?

So when’s your show coming up on motortrend?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-05-2020, 06:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,779
Posted By BIGJake111
We actually drove that way on our way to buy an...

We actually drove that way on our way to buy an elyptical in Washington Mo recently. We’re really loving rural MO each time we drive west. May have to become a super commuter if I keep working in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,779
Posted By BIGJake111
@Gilles Haven’t checked to be honest. What...

@Gilles

Haven’t checked to be honest. What would the process be to check?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,779
Posted By BIGJake111
I really enjoy it here in STL! It’s 20 mins to...

I really enjoy it here in STL! It’s 20 mins to get anywhere. Also more rural and conservative than I was expecting and WAY safer than I thought I was getting into.

Granted I live out between town...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,779
Posted By BIGJake111
What to do? Car sat for years.

Thanks for the welcoming return.

1. Finished up college in December. Two degrees in three and a half years. Economics B.S. marketing B.S and a minor in political and legal theory. Graduated magna...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,779
Posted By BIGJake111
99% sure it was a cracked head. I was full...

99% sure it was a cracked head.

I was full time in school and busy with internships every summer so honestly I haven’t been able to check for sure. But Apperantly cracked heads are somewhat common...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-03-2020, 09:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,779
Posted By BIGJake111
What to do? Car sat for years.

Hey guys.

I’ve been gone a damn long time from this forum. Hope to see some familiar faces from back around 2015 or so when I was really active. Replaced my boxster with a fiat 124 spider abarth...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 12-15-2018, 06:30 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 35,508
Posted By BIGJake111
Thank you for this thread! I’ll be keeping up...

Thank you for this thread! I’ll be keeping up with this one!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-10-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By BIGJake111
Lol, thanks for the chuckle.

Lol, thanks for the chuckle.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2018, 05:13 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 36,287
Posted By BIGJake111
I'm a little late as I don't stop by here too...

I'm a little late as I don't stop by here too often anymore but congratulations! This sounds like a fantastic opportunity.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 193,535
Posted By BIGJake111
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180707/c24bcf08...

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Found on Facebook.


I think the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 193,535
Posted By BIGJake111
What did you find on CL today?

Somethings up with the center Rad. Front end likely isn’t original. Notice the lack of the options sticker under the hood....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-29-2018, 04:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,007
Posted By BIGJake111
It worries me a lot for future resell values and...

It worries me a lot for future resell values and availability of replacement engines.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2018, 05:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,007
Posted By BIGJake111
I had similar symptoms. Car is currently parked...

I had similar symptoms. Car is currently parked until I have a chance to check if it’s the oil cooler but I’m just accepting that’s it’s by and large a cracked head and it’s time to start saving for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 193,535
Posted By BIGJake111
I see that now. That was posted while I was away...

I see that now. That was posted while I was away from the forum for a few months!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 193,535
Posted By BIGJake111
https://m.ebay.com/itm/1997-Porsche-Boxster-custom...

https://m.ebay.com/itm/1997-Porsche-Boxster-custom-550-Spyder-/173335262945?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,217
Posted By BIGJake111
I’m referring to first owners to clarify lol....

I’m referring to first owners to clarify lol. Anyone buying a used Porsche is an enthusiast S or not. But if you’re forking out 50k for a sports car you might as well pay 60 for the S if you’re...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2018, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,217
Posted By BIGJake111
Most of it’s based on historical accident rates....

Most of it’s based on historical accident rates. More bases were likely written off by inattentive drivers that bought the car for the badge.
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