Boxster Roller value

69911e · 02-28-2013, 04:49 AM

Whats the value of a '99 Boxster Roller in otherwise good condition? Looking for project cars for my kids they can work on and have ready when they turn 16.

Jrboulder · 03-01-2013, 10:01 AM

Anywhere between 2 and 5k depending on mileage, stuff it has, what it's missing, how long it's been inop, ect.

With around 100k miles it should be about $3500.

FWIW around here at least it would be much more cost effective and probably much less of a headache to start with a running driving boxster for about $6500.

69911e · 03-01-2013, 11:00 AM

Thanks for the info. Yes, I know it is easier and maybe cheaper to get one complete, but one rule I have for the boys is they can't buy a running car. I believe when they have their own time and money in the car, they will drive safer.

johnvan8 · 03-02-2013, 06:34 AM

How about finding a running car, meet privately with the owner, do the deal, then remove a few engine parts and show it to your kids as a "non-running" car? Wink wink!

Bristol · Bristol's Garage

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Originally Posted by johnvan8

How about finding a running car, meet privately with the owner, do the deal, then remove a few engine parts and show it to your kids as a "non-running" car? Wink wink!

As silly as that sounds you'd actually be money ahead in the end if you went that route... Running Boxsters can be purchased for well under $10K now. For the same money I would personally steer more towards getting a '74-77 911 or a 914. They are so much simpler to work on and do not require many specialized tools to rebuild.

Kirk

CountD · 03-02-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by johnvan8

How about finding a running car, meet privately with the owner, do the deal, then remove a few engine parts and show it to your kids as a "non-running" car? Wink wink!

This is great...just get a clean boxster that already has the shaft bearing done and remove a coil pack or two.