been thinking about a Boxster - Page 2

onewhippedpuppy · 11-10-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by porsche4life

Ya... If I was out there I'd be going to look at it in person. Buying from afar its hard... But interesting none the less...

True, shopping is always fun. The few times I've looked at a car that I had reservations about, my gut turned out to be right. I drove 7 hours to look at this one, described as being a very nice car but these were the only pics provided. Turned out to have poorly done body work, a terrible partial respray, a filthy interior that was totally sun baked, a top that was a shot, etc......

2002 Porsche Boxster S 986

porsche4life · porsche4life's Garage

Yup... My dad drove 5 hours to look at a corolla with 4k on the odo that had supposedly never been wrecked. He could see the poor body work from the street...

Like I said, if I was in PHX to look at that red car it would be way more tempting...

941MXVET · 11-10-2013, 09:26 PM

We had a '98 2.5L which was my wife and mines road trip car prior to having our kid. Great little car, more trunk room then we expected and easy to drive a lot of miles in. I would defiantly look into the LN IMS bearing installation though.

HardDrive · 11-10-2013, 10:24 PM

No, the front trunk on a boxster isn't 'international travel size luggage' big, but day to day, I was pleasantly surprised. It could swallow a ton of groceries. If you have a reasonable golf bag, you can get clubs in the rear trunk.

Rot 911 · 11-11-2013, 02:47 AM

I bought my 2001 Boxster last December just to see how I would like a Boxster and to compare it to my '86 Carrera which I had owned since 2001. Ended up selling the 911 over the summer and don't miss it a bit. The 911 was fun, but the Boxster just does everything so much better.

11-11-2013, 05:15 AM

Next to Charlize Theron, that is the best thing that's ever entered my eyeballs.

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Originally Posted by 72doug2,2S

Apparently if you hold out for an '05-'11 Boxster, it may someday look like this.

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rfuerst911sc · 11-11-2013, 05:22 AM

As I do my search and gather info another question for the board, are the tiptronic transmissions in the Boxster/Cayman durable ? Should I rule them out or stay in the mix ?

Rot 911 · 11-11-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

As I do my search and gather info another question for the board, are the tiptronic transmissions in the Boxster/Cayman durable ? Should I rule them out or stay in the mix ?

I haven't heard that they aren't reliable, but unless you need one, why not get a stick? Also tips are less desirable and will effect ability to resell.

recycled sixtie · recycled sixtie's Garage

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Originally Posted by Rot 911

I haven't heard that they aren't reliable, but unless you need one, why not get a stick? Also tips are less desirable and will effect ability to resell.

I am in total agreement with this. However if I lived in a high traffic city I would consider it. Where I live a manual is fine for me. Manual is cheaper to maintain than a tip I would think.

Cajundaddy · Cajundaddy's Garage

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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

As I do my search and gather info another question for the board, are the tiptronic transmissions in the Boxster/Cayman durable ? Should I rule them out or stay in the mix ?

The Tip trans is actually very reliable and a nice match to the car. It is nothing like your fathers slushomatic in the Caddy and if it fails there are plentiful used ones available from dismantlers for a fair price. My car is a 5 spd and I would choose it again in a 986 but I have driven several Tip 986 cars and it surprised me how good they were. Drive one and see what you think.

onewhippedpuppy · 11-11-2013, 09:00 AM

I personally find the tiptronic to be nothing but a gimmick, I never used it in my S8. But I'm also a devotee of the manual gearbox, so I'm biased. I don't recall seeing anything about high failure rates of the tip, but they stay on the market for a LONG time. Good when you buy, but bad when you sell.

speeder · speeder's Garage

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Originally Posted by Mark Wilson

Next to Charlize Theron, that is the best thing that's ever entered my eyeballs.

Yep. If the build quality is there, that is worth $100k all day long, IMO. I'd rather have that than a Singer. Can you imagine how it would drive?

porsche4life · porsche4life's Garage

Like sex! Pure sex!

rfuerst911sc · 01-25-2014, 05:30 AM

I thought I would post an update. The planets seemed to line up after a failed attempt to sell the 914/6 GT clone. I'll save you all the boring details but I traded the GT clone straight up for a 2002 Boxster S. I will be picking it up early February. The S is getting the following: water pump , AOS , LN IMS Solution , RMS , cam chains, full on headwork , lifters , clutch , battery plus a new vinyl rear window. Yep Jake Raby and I worked out a horse trade that benefit's both of us. Will post pics when I get her.

scottmandue · 01-25-2014, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

As I do my search and gather info another question for the board, are the tiptronic transmissions in the Boxster/Cayman durable ? Should I rule them out or stay in the mix ?

As a side question, I was surfing the boxster adds and a super low priced boxster S with a tip came up.

Did the S have an option of a tip?

HardDrive · 01-25-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by scottmandue

As a side question, I was surfing the boxster adds and a super low priced boxster S with a tip came up.

Did the S have an option of a tip?

Yes.

I have a tip in my 997, and I'm never looking back.

scottmandue · 01-25-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HardDrive

Yes.

I have a tip in my 997, and I'm never looking back.

Sigh... wonder if this guy would trade for a Miata?

Cars for Sale: 1998 Porsche Boxster S in Los Angeles, CA 90036: Convertible Details - 341440601 - AutoTrader.com

If anyone is interested in this go for it... no way I could swing the deal in my current financial situation.

porsche4life · porsche4life's Garage

Thats not an S... S didn't start until 2000!

scottmandue · 01-25-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by porsche4life

Thats not an S... S didn't start until 2000!

A lot fishy going on with that car... I was just window shopping anyway (or fantasy internet shopping).

Kinda burns me that I bought a $4000 Miata and put $4000 into
"putting a new everything" on it (PO was not big on maintenance)...

But then again a $8000 Boxster would probably need a few grand in hidden fixes.

I know... would I like some cheese with that whine?

Joe Bob · Joe Bob's Garage

That V8 Boxster looked pretty damn good when Scott brought to the TRE hangover run....says it's CA smog legal.