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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,535
Posted By BigShow
OK, this is about the story I was expecting. Not...

OK, this is about the story I was expecting. Not the car for me. Thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,535
Posted By BigShow
Used engines on ebay are fairly cheap, but I...

Used engines on ebay are fairly cheap, but I can't picture putting in an unknown quantity.

One example of a rebuilt engine $8,000 plus $4,000 core charge. If the core is bad, no or limited core...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,535
Posted By BigShow
CARS.COM List prices for working cars with about...

CARS.COM List prices for working cars with about 80,000 miles.
#1 $12,900
#2 $9,950
#3 $8,500
#4 $8,490
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,535
Posted By BigShow
Roller W/Slavage Title

I've been mulling over and 996 or 986/7 for a while. Most of the better deals appear to be on the east and west coast. Not as much selection in the Midwest.

Locally I just found a non-working...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,009
Posted By BigShow
I don't know many people that don't ask what the...

I don't know many people that don't ask what the price of something is before they buy it, maybe I'm out of my league here.

Really, single row IMS buyers are buying only the Solution and dual...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,009
Posted By BigShow
I'm considering a Boxster or 911 sometime in the...

I'm considering a Boxster or 911 sometime in the next year. I'm looking at the Solution and Retrofit as preventative maintenance. I've been reading what Jake Raby and LN have been doing. Looks...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-06-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,663
Posted By BigShow
I might be that idiot, but my main concern is...

I might be that idiot, but my main concern is reducing my financial risk. The purchase price for a 1999-2001 Boxster is low, low for me. But it looks like it can be an iceberg. The purchase price...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-06-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,663
Posted By BigShow
RaisedOnPorsches listing is about perfect, a...

RaisedOnPorsches listing is about perfect, a great example. Cool roof rack plus a hard top. I could put my wakesurf boards on the roof rack. Yes, too bad your on the Left Coast.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-06-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,663
Posted By BigShow
I like Pefectlap’s Reply. Here’s my buyer’s...

I like Pefectlap’s Reply. Here’s my buyer’s perspective. First I’m a newb, the only thing I know about Porches cars is what I’m reading online, and that over the last two to three weeks, love the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-06-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,595
Posted By BigShow
He figured out I was playing him. Report him to...

He figured out I was playing him. Report him to whom? Did a search, might be someone in Brazil, what are you going to do?
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-05-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,595
Posted By BigShow
My last reply, he stopped replying to me... ...

My last reply, he stopped replying to me...

Do you think your friend would mind if I called him/her?
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-05-2014, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,595
Posted By BigShow
Oh, really you have a buddy at the dealership... ...

Oh, really you have a buddy at the dealership...

Thank you for letting me know. The car was listed as a dealer because my friend who has a dealership posted the car for me.

Here is the VIN#...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-05-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,595
Posted By BigShow
Not so fast buddy.. I found your listing on...

Not so fast buddy..

I found your listing on a Cleveland Car Dealer listing. Can you explain the connection between you and the dealership?

The photo album is very nice. The car looks great,...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-05-2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,595
Posted By BigShow
Here's where he first asks for money, has stink...

Here's where he first asks for money, has stink written all over it.

Hello again,

Thank you for getting back to me. The car is already at our Military Logistic Department in U.S. Marine Corps...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-05-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,595
Posted By BigShow
So, I know its a scam I just want to see where...

So, I know its a scam I just want to see where this loser is going, my reply...

I can drive to your location to inspect and write a check. When can I see the vehicle?

Thanks,
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-05-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,595
Posted By BigShow
Here's the Scammers first email... Hello, ...

Here's the Scammers first email...

Hello,

This 2007 Porsche Boxster, runs and drives excellent. The car has been extremely well maintained with a full service history, it has 12,748 miles,...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-03-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,595
Posted By BigShow
Scams Depend on Greed

I’ve been looking at Boxsters for a little while. I’m starting to get a feel for the year-mileage-option-price trades. Like anyone I’m looking for a good deal. While surfing Cars.com last night I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-02-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,340
Posted By BigShow
On the way back from a zoo field trip the teacher...

On the way back from a zoo field trip the teacher asked the kids what they saw.

Kathy excitedly said, I saw a giraffe, its neck was ten stories high. Well said the teacher, the giraffe's neck...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-02-2014, 06:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,199
Posted By BigShow
I heard that it was only 148 in the Mojave...

I heard that it was only 148 in the Mojave desert:)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-01-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,002
Posted By BigShow
There's a 2002 S in town with a reasonable list...

There's a 2002 S in town with a reasonable list price. I may check it out next Friday.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-01-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,002
Posted By BigShow
Here’s what I tried to post several times last...

Here’s what I tried to post several times last night, but without hyperlinks…

I looked at a ‘99 at the local Porsche dealer Thursday, the battery was dead, the price was higher than some local ’00...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-01-2014, 06:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,002
Posted By BigShow
@dmairspotter: About extra $ for first year...

@dmairspotter: About extra $ for first year expense, from what I've read that's about what I had in mind, sounds like a good idea.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-01-2014, 06:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,002
Posted By BigShow
@recycledsixtie and thstone: I've been in my...

@recycledsixtie and thstone: I've been in my friends 911, I really haven't considered owning one. I'll have to drive one and do a little research. From what I've seen there really isn't a back...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-01-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,002
Posted By BigShow
@RawleyD & Timco: There are upsides and down...

@RawleyD & Timco: There are upsides and down sides to everything. More power, better brakes, better resale, all good upsides. Are there down sides to an S, are part like brakes and shocks more...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-01-2014, 06:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,002
Posted By BigShow
@rfuerst911sc: There is a local PCA, both of my...

@rfuerst911sc: There is a local PCA, both of my Porsche owning friends belong, one is very active the other not so much. I may join before I own, though I imagine that its going to be tough keeping...
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