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A fixer upper
My friend at the shop snagged this. For better or worse?
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01-21-2023, 05:04 AM
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Details sir, need details..
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01-21-2023, 05:23 AM
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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"  
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01-21-2023, 06:51 AM
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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. |
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01-21-2023, 07:14 AM
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Crowbarred....
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01-21-2023, 07:36 AM
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The Boxster is a great chassis but as already pointed out there is potential big $$$ repairs lurking under the snow .
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01-21-2023, 03:59 PM
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Can he still get parts for that? Not sure they still make quonset huts.
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01-21-2023, 08:08 PM
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I have an 01 S. Just an amazing car. Congratulations!
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01-21-2023, 09:35 PM
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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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01-22-2023, 09:20 AM
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The guy in the video did really well on that Boxster...the OP's friend, not so much.
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01-23-2023, 10:59 AM
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01-23-2023, 01:10 PM
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Hope it was free or close to free...
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01-23-2023, 07:41 PM
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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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01-24-2023, 07:20 AM
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Well thank you for your encouragement I'll pass it on. I think we're good to go.
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