A fixer upper
 

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

Details sir, need details..

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
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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.

Crowbarred....

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

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

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

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.

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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.

Hope it was free or close to free...

Cheers

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.

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

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