Boxster or Cayman sans engine - deal or no deal

frankv · 08-03-2011, 08:26 PM

Hi, I have noticed every once in a while a Boxster or Cayman comes up like the following

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/621767-2006-cayman-s-needs-work-cheap.html

These tend to go somewhat fast. It is just a matter of most likely replacing the engine (which at a cost of 12-15k new plus labour puts you in at under 25k for this particular Cyaman) and you are good to go. Am I missing something, are these the great deals that they seem to be?

Thanks for any insight

VincentVega · 08-05-2011, 06:58 AM

Install used engine, resell. Easy $$. If that's your thing.

frankv · 05:46 PM

Actually not for reselling. Intention would be to have it as a keeper. Another thought is that with a new engine as least I know what I have (engine wise). Even could do a number of maintenance and mod items at the same time as the engine install

Thanks for the reply

techweenie · techweenie's Garage

That was a screamin' deal!

frankv · 08-09-2011, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techweenie

That was a screamin' deal!

Thanks for the reply techweenie, I value your opinion. So next time I'll have to be abit quicker :-)

techweenie · techweenie's Garage

There isn't much of a market for the engines, so they can be had at reasonable prices, and you could be in a $25K car for, say, $19K. That's the worst case. Best case is that the engine is fixable. The Cayman is a really outstanding car...