suffolkporker Posted June 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Going in with your eyes open, did you see this post? Stiffkey does say it's his theory rather than any official diagnosis. No I had not seen that, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 The potential problem with some of these cars is due to the low mileage covered, people don't bother changing the oil at least annually. You quite often see gaps in servicing of two/three or even more years due to lack of use. Short trips won't help here either. A well regarded indy on here has reported that he sees significantly more chain guide wear on cars which are serviced every two years as opposed to annually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 If it's been sitting 10 years it would be wise to drain, clean the fuel system, change the fuel filter and add new fuel before starting. Sounds like a car that will need recommissioning with all systems and mechanicals worked through, with replacement parts where necessary, before its put back on the road. Must admit it intrigues me. Such cars are rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 If it turns out not to be for you, let me know, as I'm seriously interested despite being a tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 Just buy it so when it goes wrong we can all say "we told you not to buy it " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berni29 Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 Hi Its a steal at 5k IMHO. Really. You could make some cash immediately or just enjoy the car. All the best and hope it works out. If you change your mind I will buy it :). Berni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 All I'll say is I'm extremely envious! A 20k mile Boxster that needs some tlc.... sounds like my idea of heaven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 There is always the possibility everything could be ok. Check out my pulling to the left thread. My box had 80k one owner from new. Few issues with the suspension I wasn't recording Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicGun Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 @suffolkporker as per my previous post, and a few others have said, IMHO for £5k plus probably £2k (with contingency for a £1k more if need be) it would still be a good buy. It would make it a 20k mile 2.5 Boxster in launch colours for £8k... any specialist would have that for sale at £12k-£14k, if I'd found it I'd already have done the deal if condition is as you say (and I don't need another 986). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazza Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 I’d say £5k bite his hand off... early Boxster in an original condition with that mileage will be sought after for sure... the only problem you’ll have is will you want to use it once you’ve got it back to working condition, as it’ll be a shame to add miles to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazza Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 As a comparison, my friend in Greece has an Alfa GTV6, similar mileage, well maintained and stored in his completely dry underground garage for 15 years! He just recommissioned it, cost him €5k, needed a new fuel tank, all new rubber components, new clutch etc, Parts are harder to find for that than a boxster but much cheaper labour in Greece too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffolkporker Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 On 6/7/2020 at 5:26 PM, Boxob said: If it's been sitting 10 years it would be wise to drain, clean the fuel system, change the fuel filter and add new fuel before starting. Sounds like a car that will need recommissioning with all systems and mechanicals worked through, with replacement parts where necessary, before its put back on the road. Must admit it intrigues me. Such cars are rare. Me too, rare indeed. I have budgeted 2k ish for hopefully getting it going again. I think we have a deal that works for us both. We are both sleeping on it and hopefully will be done tomorrow. I sat in it today and despite the decent layer of dust it still smells of new leather. I have a garage ready to revive it and transport sorted to get it there. Should we get over the line I will start and ownership thread and document progress. Thanks for the help and advise and p*ss taking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 58 minutes ago, suffolkporker said: Me too, rare indeed. I have budgeted 2k ish for hopefully getting it going again. I think we have a deal that works for us both. We are both sleeping on it and hopefully will be done tomorrow. I sat in it today and despite the decent layer of dust it still smells of new leather. I have a garage ready to revive it and transport sorted to get it there. Should we get over the line I will start and ownership thread and document progress. Thanks for the help and advise and p*ss taking Best of luck. Look forward to the reports once you start work. Hope £2k covers it... Do we need a new 'Barn Finds' Category??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffolkporker Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, ½cwt said: Best of luck. Look forward to the reports once you start work. Hope £2k covers it... Do we need a new 'Barn Finds' Category??? Yeah, park that one right next to the delusional new owners or bottomless pits 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beicmynydd Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Before starting up it would be wise to change the oil and turn over the engine before starting, ie disconnect the coil packs (spark plugs). Parts are not cheap and costs mount up but a find like that does not turn up often. Go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Spark plugs. My indie mentioned when a guy didn't bother replacing plugs as usual, a tip dropped in and blew a chunk out of his cylinder wall. You might want to change them sharpish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berni29 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Hi This thread reminds me of when I was in North Wales on the annual MG Owners club outing about 20 years ago (I have been going for 30+ years! and go in the 993 now). It was cancelled this year for the first time (COVID). I had taken a Lotus 1968 +2 up that year, and sitting in the pub one of the guys mentioned that there was one sitting down the side of his factory unit in Basildon, and that it had been there under a tarp for years. So being a real +2 fan (I have had several) my ears pr*cked right up. I got the guy to phone his colleague ASAP, and it turns out it was a 36k mile car that had been parked there for like 20+ years after one of the electric windows failed. So I do a deal and go to collect the car. If you know anything about these cars, the bodies are fibreglass so never rot as such. Everything else disintegrates though. The car had maybe 50% of its original paintwork (a strange fawn colour) still attached. I really wanted to save the car but ended up breaking it. The engine was good. As was the steering wheel. I still have some of the parts. Funnily enough my brother listed some on ebay recently and I actually have the starter, water bottle holder, engine fan and mounting bracket packed up and ready to go at the moment. Hermes were supposed to have come today but did not turn up. All the best Berni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, Berni29 said: really wanted to save the car but ended up breaking it. The engine was good. As was the steering wheel. Sounds about right for an old Lotus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Menoporsche said: Sounds about right for an old Lotus. Loads Of Trouble Usually Serious. Doesn't come much more serious than rotted away chassis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berni29 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Hi I think the next year it was, I crashed the yellow +2 on the same trip. Lost it on a tight corner on an absolutely dark night and smashed straight into a slate embankment (I thought I was on a straight piece of road). Destroyed the car completely right up to the front wheels. The headlights were truly terrible in that car. Fibreglass is really fantastic at absorbing impact I can tell you though. Both the wife and I were uninjured and made it to the pub pretty much on time after hitching a lift. Electrical gremlins were common. It had one where every light on the car would suddenly go out and the interior light would come on. Made for some really scary moments. And yes, when the body came off to inspect the chassis it was cracked in multiple places. And not from the accident. Great cars though and years ahead of their time. Berni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 @suffolkporker so did you do the deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_johnson Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 I've only just spotted this thread, sounds like a fantastic opportunity in my opinion. With regards to a reputable independent who you could trust I can provide you with a couple of suggestions, I am in Bocking Churchstreet which is North of Braintree and not a million miles away from you. - ADH Porsche (Braintree): 01376 348785 / http://adhporsche.co.uk - PIE Performance (Sudbury): 01787 249924 / https://www.pieperformance.co.uk If I can be of any further assistance then do let me know, would be happy to put my nose on it / lend a second set of eyes if that is of any use to you. Cheers and Good Luck, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffolkporker Posted June 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 On 6/10/2020 at 8:16 PM, topradio said: @suffolkporker so did you do the deal? I think so, still awaiting confirmation 🙃 On 6/10/2020 at 10:38 PM, nick_johnson said: I've only just spotted this thread, sounds like a fantastic opportunity in my opinion. With regards to a reputable independent who you could trust I can provide you with a couple of suggestions, I am in Bocking Churchstreet which is North of Braintree and not a million miles away from you. - ADH Porsche (Braintree): 01376 348785 / http://adhporsche.co.uk - PIE Performance (Sudbury): 01787 249924 / https://www.pieperformance.co.uk If I can be of any further assistance then do let me know, would be happy to put my nose on it / lend a second set of eyes if that is of any use to you. Cheers and Good Luck, Nick Thanks! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffolkporker Posted June 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 6/10/2020 at 8:16 PM, topradio said: @suffolkporker so did you do the deal? Got there in the end https://imgur.com/ECuk4jW https://imgur.com/3zIfkYT sorry can’t put pics on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 I was hoping for a picture of the whole car. Edit - OK I can see them both now. Looks like a genuine 'barn find' covered in dust. What's the yellow sticker in the window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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