tazzieman Posted 30May, 2016 Report Share Posted 30May, 2016 Have been alerted to a local 159km 987 with water in the block ; not fixed with new heat exchanger.I suspect a cracked block , and therefore pretty much written off economically.Opinions? Cost of used engine? New engine? Can these be fixed? Probably also needs other upgrades.Feel sorry for the poor girl (owner). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 30May, 2016 Report Share Posted 30May, 2016 There's a Boxster engine here in Adelaide on Gumtree for $6500http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/salisbury-south/engine-engine-parts-transmission/porsche-engine-boxster-s-3-2-m96-24-das-wrecker/1113600722 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 30May, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 30May, 2016 There's a Boxster engine here in Adelaide on Gumtree for $6500http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/salisbury-south/engine-engine-parts-transmission/porsche-engine-boxster-s-3-2-m96-24-das-wrecker/1113600722Is it worth spending that (for a crap shoot) plus freight plus labour for what is essentially a 20 grand car? I mean, it's going to depreciate further, they are flying past 928 prices now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 30May, 2016 Report Share Posted 30May, 2016 Personally, I wouldn't bother unless you got the car for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 30May, 2016 Report Share Posted 30May, 2016 Dare I say you could put an LS into it. Would sit nicely along side your other V8 and be a bit of a sleeper, although wouldn't be a Porsche at heart though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 30May, 2016 Report Share Posted 30May, 2016 What a shame.Is it a 2.5 or 2.7? Auto or man?Everything else in good shape?The 3.2 for sale would help resale. Drive one if you haven't already. It may help you decide if you project or own it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 30May, 2016 Report Share Posted 30May, 2016 987s are still $30k odd, so economically fixable I would have thought? Surely a new block/ case is not that expensive? Or a used one, scour ebay.co.uk or the US? Has head gasket been ruled out?Or fit a 928 V8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 30May, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 30May, 2016 What a shame.Is it a 2.5 or 2.7? Auto or man?Everything else in good shape?The 3.2 for sale would help resale. Drive one if you haven't already. It may help you decide if you project or own it.All I know at this stage is that it's an S , in VG condition , full service history and it's yellow.I'm not remotely interested in it (way too modern!) and yes I've driven the various boxsters over the years. As I see it , without an engine it's worth peanuts down this way. Dragging it to the big island for wrecking will be a grand or two . I spose someone could get a cheap track toy. 987s are still $30k odd, so ecumenically fixableWell I am praying for it , lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 30May, 2016 Report Share Posted 30May, 2016 I'm interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 30May, 2016 Report Share Posted 30May, 2016 $14k USD for a rebuilt one, say $1K AUD freight so around $20K AUD. I have had the pleasure of driving a few BOXSTERS they have all been fine cars, they don't deserve the "bad" wrap. I would own one(especially if I could find one of those CAYMAN look hardtops they used to sell).http://www.vertexauto.com/showitem.aspx?&id=293715&name=Porsche Boxster S 3.2 Rebuilt Engine Years 00-04Someone please save it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 30May, 2016 Report Share Posted 30May, 2016 Just noticed you say 2000 Boxster then 987? is it 2000 model? Then would be a 986 and bring the value down....Surely someone in Aus can rebuild cheaper, what ever is wrong with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 30May, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 30May, 2016 Just noticed you say 2000 Boxster then 987? is it 2000 model? Then would be a 986 and bring the value down....Surely someone in Aus can rebuild cheaper, what ever is wrong with it?The info I was given said MY2000 , 987. Which is clearly wrong.Anyway if anyone wants the lady's contact details , I have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 31May, 2016 Report Share Posted 31May, 2016 Pm me plz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 31May, 2016 Report Share Posted 31May, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 31May, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 31May, 2016 Which begs the question , when is a Porsche no longer a Porsche? And does it matter , as long as the neighbours don't know or care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 31May, 2016 Report Share Posted 31May, 2016 Good time to address the IMS Better cars can be had in the low 20's you would have to think it's now a donor car. Shame really but not like the world is going to miss one less Boxteri googled those Cayman style hardtops - very cool ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 1June, 2016 Report Share Posted 1June, 2016 It is worth somewhat between $20 and $30k, if it costs $10k to fix it does it really matter what it is worth.....?Sell as is and get $5k for it and then spend another $25k odd getting what you want? Nuts!As long as you keep it and love the car, it makes sense. Cars (esp p cars) are so much more than what they are worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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