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yellowperil 01-21-2023 05:04 AM

A fixer upper
 
My friend at the shop snagged this. For better or worse?http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1674309740.jpg

asphaltgambler 01-21-2023 05:23 AM

Details sir, need details..

yellowperil 01-21-2023 06:51 AM

Well I don't know the full story, it was crowbarred, both trunks front and back were forced open with a crowbar. The key was smashed open......

A fixer upper that should be do-able.

Not an "S"http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1674316163.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1674316209.jpg

Zeke 01-21-2023 07:14 AM

Looks pretty early and not an S, so likely a '97-99. '97 and 98 were 2.5L. 6K will buy the best of the best. IDK what the 2 lids will cost, and the bumpers may need work. Will need work. And paint. So, basically, the car is a total insurance wise.

Hope the drive train and electronics are OK. Otherwise that is a sub 2K race car project. And only worth that because of parting out potential. I hope your buddy got it free.

More: can't see under the snow but certainly damage to the LF fender, some that can be seen like at the door.

Arizona_928 01-21-2023 07:36 AM

Crowbarred....

rfuerst911sc 01-21-2023 03:59 PM

The Boxster is a great chassis but as already pointed out there is potential big $$$ repairs lurking under the snow .

WPOZZZ 01-21-2023 08:08 PM

Can he still get parts for that? Not sure they still make quonset huts.

LWJ 01-21-2023 09:35 PM

I have an 01 S. Just an amazing car. Congratulations!

rockfan4 01-22-2023 09:20 AM

Google must be watching me read PPOT, this guy's channel just popped up on my Youtube suggestions.

https://www.youtube.com/@JRGarage/videos

He's bought a couple 986, a 987s, and a 981.

Here's his latest 986. Warning: He's annoying.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0JGkidD2o54" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V3hJ77rb8KM" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/htQYj6L-A6w" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

speeder 01-23-2023 10:59 AM

The guy in the video did really well on that Boxster...the OP's friend, not so much.

yellowperil 01-23-2023 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speeder (Post 11904207)
The guy in the video did really well on that Boxster...the OP's friend, not so much.

We know some guys who know some guys, be okay.

Jeff Alton 01-23-2023 07:41 PM

Hope it was free or close to free...

Cheers

jhynesrockmtn 01-24-2023 07:20 AM

The Boxster is a brilliant car. I may get another some day. My 01S was my first Porsche. My current stable is a bit older. The 1st gen Boxster was small in comparison to even a 914. As much as I loved that thing, at 6'1" it was a tad too small for me. Good luck to your buddy. Hopefully it works out well.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1674577131.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1674577131.jpg

yellowperil 01-24-2023 10:33 AM

Well thank you for your encouragement I'll pass it on. I think we're good to go.


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