symsy Posted 16February, 2017 Report Share Posted 16February, 2017 GymcarnaThere you go fixed I think the 2.5 is actually cooler than the later cars. Pure & simple.In the same way early 911 may not have the displacement and performance of later cars, they also don't have the features and fuss of later cars.The early cars don't have side airbags so you could toss the heavy trims and make a simple RS style door trim. Delete the console. Toss the seats and put some retro spyder buckets in. Square weave carpet in the footwells, leave some inner tub exposed. Toss the wheels & replace with steelies. Add vintage Porsche race livery - Yellow roundel with black number/Telefunken/Castrol/PORSCHE/Got yourself a $15K RSK-SMTI'm looking for a cheap silver one with red interior, manual, shit paint and interior (wont say no if its OK), good mechanicals.Leads welcome! And Trev seriously - you will want an LS3 in it get real !! Screw the light weight panels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD911S Posted 16February, 2017 Report Share Posted 16February, 2017 GymcarnaThere you go fixed Half way there Moto-carna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 16February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 16February, 2017 All this ^^ got me thinking Carne Asada.... Yeah this is better than boxster 2.5 any day, especially with a good Patagonian Malbec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plugger2 Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 I'm looking for a cheap silver one with red interior, manual, shit paint and interior (wont say no if its OK), good mechanicals.Good luck with that -- the problem is that if the previous owners have let the cosmetic side of things turn to sh*t, the mechanical side of things has been almost certainly neglected as well. You want a good mechanical car, look first and foremost at a car with previous owners that have shown pride of ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 And Trev seriously - you will want an LS3 in it get real !! Screw the light weight panels Good luck with that -- the problem is that if the previous owners have let the cosmetic side of things turn to sh*t, the mechanical side of things has been almost certainly neglected as well. You want a good mechanical car, look first and foremost at a car with previous owners that have shown pride of ownership.True that, but if I find one with a bit of clear coat failure that is in anyone else's eyes an expensive fix, and tatty seats & console I'll take the discount if mech sound.Though I accept I may have to pay for a better one and ruin it anyway! And as you point out may be cheaper in the long run if mechanically tight, and may get some cash back selling good seats, wheels etc to offset. Lots of silver ones available but red interior eludes me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoSo Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 Have thought about this in the past few months. Would I trade in my 86 GTS for a early 2000s Boxster? Honestly... no.A 987 S is starting to get into the $20-$30k bracket and those are worthy of consideration, but personally if aiming for a $10k car I'd go more older charm with a 944. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty188 Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 As an ex boxster owner, (an S) which was a daily driver. I am now looking to get another boxster for daily duties. I was speaking to Stuart at Nineauto about a 2.5 or 2.7 he indicated the 2.7 was probably a better choice with the 3.2 having the least amount of issues. If a good 2.5 came by at a great price then why wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 I think the 2.5 is actually cooler than the later cars. Pure & simple.In the same way early 911 may not have the displacement and performance of later cars, they also don't have the features and fuss of later cars.The early cars don't have side airbags so you could toss the heavy trims and make a simple RS style door trim. Delete the console. Toss the seats and put some retro spyder buckets in. Square weave carpet in the footwells, leave some inner tub exposed. Toss the wheels & replace with steelies. Add vintage Porsche race livery - Yellow roundel with black number/Telefunken/Castrol/PORSCHE/Got yourself a $15K RSK-SMTI'm looking for a cheap silver one with red interior, manual, shit paint and interior (wont say no if its OK), good mechanicals.Leads welcome! Been thinking a bit there Trev? Sounds bloody good I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 What was great fun @symsy, the tip, or the ex mrs? Or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 Liking this, as I did just that tonight. Sat on my garage stool with broken castors and a Chivas in hand just looking at the 911I find myself looking at my mustard yella old volvo wagon instead of my Porsche.Perhaps I have issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 I find myself looking at my mustard yella old volvo wagon instead of my Porsche.Perhaps I have issues. Perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 I find myself looking at my mustard yella old volvo wagon instead of my Porsche.Perhaps I have issues.Well it does have the engine in the right spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 Have thought about this in the past few months. Would I trade in my 86 GTS for a early 2000s Boxster? Honestly... no.A 987 S is starting to get into the $20-$30k bracket and those are worthy of consideration, but personally if aiming for a $10k car I'd go more older charm with a 944.Have you driven either? You might change your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cars And Coffee Byron Bay Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 I find myself looking at my mustard yella old volvo wagon instead of my Porsche.Perhaps I have issues.i might buy a dolomite sprint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 i might buy a dolomite sprint Got just the car for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cars And Coffee Byron Bay Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 Got just the car for you.I found this one on fleabay........http://byronbayspeedshop.com.au/2017/02/17/1975-triumph-dolomite-sprint/ thoughts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 At that price with all those bits it's a good buy.Think I'll stick with the Kia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plugger2 Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 A 987 S is starting to get into the $20-$30k bracket and those are worthy of consideration, but personally if aiming for a $10k car I'd go more older charm with a 944.You won't much to charm in a $10K 944 these days, I'm afraid. Starting price for even a reasonable example base model are about double that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoSo Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 You won't much to charm in a $10K 944 these days, I'm afraid. Starting price for even a reasonable example base model are about double that now.I was intending to suggest a $10- $20k 944. In the $10s I probably should have said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 17February, 2017 Report Share Posted 17February, 2017 BBChris buy the Dolomite or I have a nice 944 for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 1March, 2017 Report Share Posted 1March, 2017 This very high km but very nice in white 2.5 caught my eye tonight. Worth a punt at say $12k or is it just buying $20k worth of stuff to fix? ?https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-Boxster-1999/SSE-AD-4579326 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrot01 Posted 1March, 2017 Report Share Posted 1March, 2017 looks good, great colour & the right gearbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 1March, 2017 Report Share Posted 1March, 2017 I find myself looking at my mustard yella old volvo wagon instead of my Porsche.Perhaps I have issues.Not a 850-T-R by any chance. Didn't Porsche do a secondment of some under utilised design staff to assist with the development of that particular Volvo which co-incidentally are going for around 15k as well. Staring into the interior would have you thinking the seats are very 911 turbo ish of that era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted 3March, 2017 Report Share Posted 3March, 2017 I have something better. An ultra rare 1974 145. Only a handful left in the country.My brother has the 850R red wagon.. she goes! I recall some Porsche involvement in those yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 5March, 2017 Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-Boxster-2000/SSE-AD-4503378Got bored with Sunday night TV so applied myself to the task to buying a Boxster. Reckon this is the pick of the bunch. Right colour, well looked after, all the big things attended to. Yes it's $10k over the cheapest but you get what you pay for and it's only $25k FFS. Can't think why you'd need a more modern and expensive one. I'd buy this and try and make the interior less miserable and just enjoy.For some reason I like the look of the white cheapy too.My 2c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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