The "anything & everything" about Porsche Boxsters thread
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Re: Used Boxsters - Talk to me....
He's right you know, some nice cars on AT at the moment. I'd even rather have a 996 cab than a 987 Boxster S
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I predict a £15k 996 cab purchase.speedingfine wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2020 7:55 am
He's right you know, some nice cars on AT at the moment. I'd even rather have a 996 cab than a 987 Boxster S
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Another thing to look for is the roof not going up properly
Its a simple fix which I haven't got round to, easy to guide in if its the drivers side which most seem to suffer on.
Its a simple fix which I haven't got round to, easy to guide in if its the drivers side which most seem to suffer on.
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May as well make it a Turbo !JonMad wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:26 amI predict a £15k 996 cab purchase.speedingfine wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2020 7:55 am
He's right you know, some nice cars on AT at the moment. I'd even rather have a 996 cab than a 987 Boxster S
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Who buys a Boxster for 911 money?
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Also re bore scoring read this http://www.boxa.net/forum/topic/71718-b ... ld-you-do/
A scope costs under 200 quid - I would make sure you have one.
A scope costs under 200 quid - I would make sure you have one.
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Yeah, my first 996 popped-up in the searches last night. But its very very basic spec, high miles, early 996s.
Thanks for the tip on the roof [mention]Broccers[/mention].
Amazing how many cars seem to come with only a part service history.
Thanks for the tip on the roof [mention]Broccers[/mention].
Amazing how many cars seem to come with only a part service history.
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Let’s see if we can make him end up with a 992. Budget creep is an evil mistress...
How about not having a sig at all?
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I looked at a seemingly nice 986 S owned by a university professor. He'd used it sparingly but had been similarly sparing in the servicing; basically none in the couple of years he'd owned it. So it was shiny, low miles, but with 2 years' worth of servicing stored up - in fact, every major scheduled expense was due. So I passed on that one. Seems pretty common though.
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This guy does inspections if you find something miles away, send him https://www.facebook.com/nick.giles.1447
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Basic spec = special lightweight edition, and high miles means you can get out and drive it without being precious about it Look on the bright side !
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Read Pop Pop Bang Bangs thread on Pistonheads .Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:31 amBasic spec = special lightweight edition, and high miles means you can get out and drive it without being precious about it Look on the bright side !
Then buy a leggy 3.4 996 and play.
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I’ve tried and failed to find that thread! Am currently still doing the 986 v 987 flip flop... To the point where I was wondering if a standard 987 2.7 would be sensible.V8Granite wrote: ↑Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:05 amRead Pop Pop Bang Bangs thread on Pistonheads .Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:31 amBasic spec = special lightweight edition, and high miles means you can get out and drive it without being precious about it Look on the bright side !
Then buy a leggy 3.4 996 and play.
Dave!
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I'd guess this is the thread, given it starts off with a picture of a 996 odo with 300k on it
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/top ... 601182&i=0
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/top ... 601182&i=0
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Thanks Beany! That thread does look vaguely familiar now....Beany wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:07 am I'd guess this is the thread, given it starts off with a picture of a 996 odo with 300k on it
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/top ... 601182&i=0
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OK, yes, I remember that (epic) thread now.
And yes, seems to be quite a selection of 996s, C2 and C4 from 10-15K...
And yes, seems to be quite a selection of 996s, C2 and C4 from 10-15K...
Cheers,
Mike.
Mike.
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Don’t forget to Factor in £4K for an engine rebuild!