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looking hard ..some budget issues
Been a longtime Porsche guy, on here for 20+ years.Had an Audi tt for the past 3, but the p car jones still holds me badly.I turn my head every time a cayman or 911 or boxster goes by.My son has a gorgeous 07 orange boxster s. so that is no help
I need an automatic,,,,tiptronic era car under 15k. I know a 07 - later would be a good choice but I think a 99- 06 is more likely to be found.My game is the lowest mileage, nicest car I can find in a color other than black and silver, I really like different colors,,,,green, red, blue, white all work...Trolling the sites and here, any advice is welcomed. I know well the ims and other issues.But I am not far from Jake Raby who can solve that if its a problem. Thanks guys,,,
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02-24-2021, 05:43 AM
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Do you want a 986 (97-04) or a 987 (05+)the look a bit different.
They are optioned differently and a base 05 2.7 has almost as much hp (240hp) as a 04 older S (250hp). Base 2.5 = 200hp. 2000-2004 2.7= 217-228. Base 2.7 2005-2008 is 240-245hp and then again the 05S (3.2l) is 280hp and the 06S (3.4l) is 300hp Also the 987 may be a bit more spacious on the interior than the 986. They look VERY different too. Silver and gray were too popular in this era too. IMS is two stages.. 05+ cars need the engine pulled and the case split. 04 and older appear to be fixable from the outside. And if it is a problem, it will cost as much as the car itself. If you are getting a Tip, I'd get the newest most powerful you can so its impact is less noticed. Also, make sure there is recent TIP service performed. Those can be spendy units as well.
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just be aware that up to the '04, replacing the IMS is a bit more expensive on the tip cars than on the manuals. Trans R & R can be a bit more work but still cheaper than replacing the engine for not bothering to replace it!
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hanks guys good tips too,i found a 2004 "S" tip with 63k on on it.A good deal and they will ship it to me.Not pulling the trigger yet ,but gertting closer.
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be sure to have a PPI done and if needed, pay for an oil change so you can have the oil filter cut open to look for shavings.. then again, maybe a previous possible buyer just did that too
 Good luck with the search (to me, that's the most fun!)
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been searching, decided I want an S tip..still looking lol
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1978 Porsche 911SC 3.0
My boxster..s
