Random thoughts thread

[bestwheelbase]

Originally Posted by Calum

Well it's official, I hate this month.

Sending good vibes your way, Calum. Hang tough amigo.

[Calum]

Originally Posted by Porsche

Used car values have really shot up in the past couple years. A 2010 Corolla could cost over $13,000.

I would urge you and your mom to spend maybe $3k more and buy a brand new car with a full warranty. The Honda Fit and the Mazda 2 come to mind as excellent cars.

Something to consider, perhaps.

I'll second that. I've found here atleast, that leasing is often cheaper new buying used.

[Zaku]

hmm....Rumors of a new Honda Roadster keeps coming up this morning on the usual places. Hard top too...not words on US release but it may be in a level to compete with the 86, not to mention it's Mid engine an affordable Boxster type....

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by Zaku

hmm....Rumors of a new Honda Roadster keeps coming up this morning on the usual places. Hard top too...not words on US release but it may be in a level to compete with the 86, not to mention it's Mid engine an affordable Boxster type....

Stop it stop it stop it

BTW what do you guys think of the 2000-2003 Porsche Boxers.

They go for like $10k here

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Stop it stop it stop it

BTW what do you guys think of the 2000-2003 Porsche Boxers.

They go for like $10k here

Boxster? Save up for a Boxster S, that's only ~$2-5K more depending on mileage and year. Engines like to blow; look up IMS failure. You'll want one that's had the IMS replaced with an aftermarket unit.

[Porsche]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Stop it stop it stop it

BTW what do you guys think of the 2000-2003 Porsche Boxers.

They go for like $10k here

Research "intermediate shaft failure" (IMS) on these Porsche engines.

It's either a $3k-$4k upfront fix BEFORE failure, or an expensive crap shoot possibly costing you $12k+ for a new engine.

There are other issues, too, but this is the one that prompts me to say, "No, thanks" on this generation of Boxster or Cayman.

"Don't buy a Porsche, unless you can afford two of them." -Porsche repair shop owner

So... are ya' feelin' lucky today?

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Boxster? Save up for a Boxster S, that's only ~$2-5K more depending on mileage and year. Engines like to blow; look up IMS failure. You'll want one that's had the IMS replaced with an aftermarket unit.

Thanks! Are they expensive to maintain? I hear they are pil thirsty.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Thanks! Are they expensive to maintain? I hear they are pil thirsty.

The reason I don't have a used Cayman is because I can't afford to maintain it or fix it if something happens.

Ever heard the term "Porsche tax" at all? Being mid-engine as well, all maintenance is probably going to be a bitch, unless you've possibly owned an MR2 in the past.

I'd see what you can do as far as a newer one, I'm betting the new Boxster/Cayman have brought used prices down.

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by Porsche

Research "intermediate shaft failure" (IMS) on these Porsche engines.

It's either a $3k-$4k upfront fix BEFORE failure, or an expensive crap shoot possibly costing you $12k+ for a new engine.

There are other issues, too, but this is the one that prompts me to say, "No, thanks" on this generation of Boxster or Cayman.

"Don't buy a Porsche, unless you can afford two of them." -Porsche repair shop owner

So... are ya' feelin' lucky today?

Nope lol. I was just looking into them as a (sorta) different version of the S2k

[Porsche]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Nope lol. I was just looking into them as a (sorta) different version of the S2k

Do you own an S2000?

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

The reason I don't have a used Cayman is because I can't afford to maintain it or fix it if something happens.

Ever heard the term "Porsche tax" at all? Being mid-engine as well, all maintenance is probably going to be a bitch, unless you've possibly owned an MR2 in the past.

I'd see what you can do as far as a newer one, I'm betting the new Boxster/Cayman have brought used prices down.

We can get a 2006-2008 Cayman S for the same price as a BRZ.

http://m.autotrader.com/vdp.html?id=341292170

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

We can get a 2006-2008 Cayman S for the same price as a BRZ.

http://m.autotrader.com/vdp.html?id=341292170

And I skipped a 2007 Cayman S for $29K because it had ~60K miles. That's a LOT of miles and some expensive maintenance...with no warranty.

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by Porsche

Do you own an S2000?

No but my friend does and they're awesome. They're just expensive!

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

And I skipped a 2007 Cayman S for $29K because it had ~60K miles. That's a LOT of miles and some expensive maintenance...with no warranty.

Yeah I imagine maintenance and parts must be crazy $$$