firstone Posted 25June, 2018 Report Share Posted 25June, 2018 Oh it's not. The add went up wrong. Would you like to drive it? I have the key ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daly87 Posted 25June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 25June, 2018 3 hours ago, Fishcop said: Don't get me wrong, if it had have been a member's or even a private sale I'd have just kept quiet, but dealers should know better. Well done Daly87, I knew you'd pick it up I see the black one has dropped price again... And so has the forest green one - still too much, but it's a cool colour combo Iv looked at enough now haha yeah, I doubt the dealer will ever sell that black one! the nice blue one has dropped too. Shame about the front bumper/fender damage on that. Otherwise a stunning car. They must be slowly realising they are not selling for that price range, surely? If you are OK with speed yellow after you seen the Coffs Harbour one, have you thought about the one in Vic on gumtree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 26June, 2018 Report Share Posted 26June, 2018 16 hours ago, Daly87 said: If you are OK with speed yellow after you seen the Coffs Harbour one, have you thought about the one in Vic on gumtree? I'm lazy by nature. Unless the car is exceptional (including the colour I want), I'm unlikely to travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 27June, 2018 Report Share Posted 27June, 2018 https://www.pca.org/news/2018-06-26/why-986-boxster-porsche-we-should-all-be-shopping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daly87 Posted 27June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 27June, 2018 10 minutes ago, CarreraG50 said: https://www.pca.org/news/2018-06-26/why-986-boxster-porsche-we-should-all-be-shopping Need to get in early with a speed yellow then before they all become the next 993 collectables haha ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 27June, 2018 Report Share Posted 27June, 2018 Ok guys and gals dumb question time. Are all 986 Boxsters Australian delivered? Dumb question I know but there doesn't seem to be much conversation going on about Aussie delivered Boxsters v privately imported ones. I'm in the market for one but need to have more info in what is the best ones to get. I'm looking at a first model (1997 or 1998) in auto (yes I know it should be manual). Any other things I should look out for apart from the obvious problems like the IMS. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daly87 Posted 27June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 27June, 2018 53 minutes ago, 3legs said: Ok guys and gals dumb question time. Are all 986 Boxsters Australian delivered? Dumb question I know but there doesn't seem to be much conversation going on about Aussie delivered Boxsters v privately imported ones. I'm in the market for one but need to have more info in what is the best ones to get. I'm looking at a first model (1997 or 1998) in auto (yes I know it should be manual). Any other things I should look out for apart from the obvious problems like the IMS. Cheers There will be an option code under the front hood, and one in the front of the service book. The first code should read C23. These codes tell you what options the car had, so google them when you inspect one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 28June, 2018 Report Share Posted 28June, 2018 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2002-Porsche-Boxster-986-S-Silver-Manual-6sp-M-Roadster/173370862894?hash=item285db56d2e:g:mVsAAOSwDrVbKITG Manual S, 2002, 88,000kms, silver in NSW... looks decent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daly87 Posted 28June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 28June, 2018 2 hours ago, dan_189 said: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2002-Porsche-Boxster-986-S-Silver-Manual-6sp-M-Roadster/173370862894?hash=item285db56d2e:g:mVsAAOSwDrVbKITG Manual S, 2002, 88,000kms, silver in NSW... looks decent! Might leave work a little early tomorrow and check that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 28June, 2018 Report Share Posted 28June, 2018 On 6/27/2018 at 7:57 PM, 3legs said: Ok guys and gals dumb question time. Are all 986 Boxsters Australian delivered? Dumb question I know but there doesn't seem to be much conversation going on about Aussie delivered Boxsters v privately imported ones. I'm in the market for one but need to have more info in what is the best ones to get. I'm looking at a first model (1997 or 1998) in auto (yes I know it should be manual). Any other things I should look out for apart from the obvious problems like the IMS. Cheers There are probably some that were Private Imports, but I would say imports are less common than 911's due to the fact that they were not as valuable, so it was less financially worth while to bring them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 11July, 2018 Report Share Posted 11July, 2018 On 6/23/2018 at 5:53 PM, Fishcop said: I had an interesting experience test driving a 986 Boxster I was keen on today. Half way through the test drive it dropped a cylinder and the engine light came on - limped it back and parked. It is a low kilometre car, but the service history has holes, and I suspect some of the main things such as water pump, belts, and IMS bearing have not had attention. I suspect I can get $5-6k off asking to cover these things, but I don't have easy access to a proper Porsche knowledgable mechanic... So the above advice seems to be pretty solid and I may re-evaluate one or two of the cars currently on the market. I also drove a 987 3.4 S yesterday (those 3.4 S cars go like a scalded cat!) - very nice car, but 150kms on the clock... The 3.4S is a cracking motor on the 987. Scary fast. There is that 986S (3.2 man) with 15k's ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 11July, 2018 Report Share Posted 11July, 2018 2 hours ago, Merv said: There is that 986S (3.2 man) with 15k's ... Is that advertised somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MFX Posted 13July, 2018 Report Share Posted 13July, 2018 On 7/11/2018 at 2:17 PM, Merv said: The 3.4S is a cracking motor on the 987. Scary fast. There is that 986S (3.2 man) with 15k's ... That is interesting, maybe I am more desensitised to modern speeds, but my 987CS was quick, but definitely not scary. It didn't need any more power, but expected it would have been faster in a straight line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 13July, 2018 Report Share Posted 13July, 2018 Perfect for corners though. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 13July, 2018 Report Share Posted 13July, 2018 2 hours ago, firstone said: Perfect for corners though. ? Absolutely. I miss that car, it was such a great car to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 14July, 2018 Report Share Posted 14July, 2018 Was it the 987 DFI Gen 2 with sportschrono pack? That feels as quick as my 997 manual and faster on our winding roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond911 Posted 20July, 2018 Report Share Posted 20July, 2018 @Fishcop @Daly87 I'm assuming you guys have seen this one: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/fremantle/cars-vans-utes/2002-porsche-boxster-s-3-2-manual-6-speed/1189845642 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 20July, 2018 Report Share Posted 20July, 2018 2 hours ago, Diamond911 said: @Fishcop @Daly87 I'm assuming you guys have seen this one: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/fremantle/cars-vans-utes/2002-porsche-boxster-s-3-2-manual-6-speed/1189845642 Yes saw it yesterday. Ticks all my boxes (and I really like the GT3 wheels on a Boxster), but when I add in transport and registration changeover it creeps back up... If it was in my backyard I'd be all over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 25July, 2018 Report Share Posted 25July, 2018 http://autohaushamilton.com.au/porsche-sales/porsches-for-sale 13 down.......and there it is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave997S Posted 26July, 2018 Report Share Posted 26July, 2018 Mines up for sale if anyone is looking for a super clean 986.2 Here is the link: Dave’s 986.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgo Posted 30July, 2018 Report Share Posted 30July, 2018 On 7/20/2018 at 8:40 PM, Fishcop said: Yes saw it yesterday. Ticks all my boxes (and I really like the GT3 wheels on a Boxster), but when I add in transport and registration changeover it creeps back up... If it was in my backyard I'd be all over it the search for a new drive still going @Fishcop ! my lovely 987 S manual with 60k klm on waiting there for you still - nothing to spend either ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 30July, 2018 Report Share Posted 30July, 2018 4 minutes ago, Higgo said: the search for a new drive still going @Fishcop ! my lovely 987 S manual with 60k klm on waiting there for you still - nothing to spend either ? Stop it! Things are car-quiet here with the final part of my (wife's) house reno underway. When she's done spending I'll definitely look at how far I can stretch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 30July, 2018 Report Share Posted 30July, 2018 Finished spending? That is a slippery slope John. Kitchens, bathrooms and then in a few years you get to do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 1August, 2018 Report Share Posted 1August, 2018 On 7/30/2018 at 8:52 PM, Merv said: Finished spending? That is a slippery slope John. Kitchens, bathrooms and then in a few years you get to do it again. Don't tell me that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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