Neverendz

Hey all. I have the opportunity to purchase a 98 Boxster with 55K miles for $15,000. To finance this however I'll need to sell my 968 cab (150k) for around $11,000. Yes, no, maybe? I always wanted a Boxster. Of course I always wanted a 968 too! Decisions.................

Thoughts?

Thanks.

, Bill

StewHatch

I think you're on the wrong site to be asking that question! If I had a Boxster, I'd trade ya for the 968 cab! Boxster's are a dime a dozen. I say keep the cab.

Shamus

968 hands down.... I assume you at least mean a Boxster S.

PorscheDude1

Go drive a boxter. And see witch you like better. That may answer your question.

You do already have what you want though. So save your money for 968 maintenance.

H2

It's pretty pathetic when one can buy a Boxster for the same price as a very, very nice 968 or 928 that's considerable older. Like mentioned, Boxsters are very, very common but, admittedly, nice in their own way. I'm waiting until the new "hardtop Boxster" prices start plummeting. It'll be a few years but I'm well-wheeled in the meantime.

Doing your own work on the 968 is much easier than the B-car. Also, the early Boxsters had some pretty pricey issues. Sometimes the only fix was to get a new engine. Go to the Boxster forum and they can tell you what to look out for.

H2

FRporscheman

I've heard boxsters are fun to drive... but the standard model is crap with 2.5L engine 201hp, 181tq. I have seen these early standard boxsters ranging from $8k to $15k so you're not really looking at a great deal. Find a boxster S for that price in good condition and that would be worth going for.

You can get a cheap boxster S if it has a salvage title:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/838106298.html

Or high mileage:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/835576093.html

Or just keep your eyes open for a lucky deal. GL!

Neverendz

Thanks all. I just figured the Boxster would be nice because it's different and newer. Lower mileage isn't too much of a factor, but it doesn't hurt. I love the 968 but it's still very close to it's roots- the 944. I'll be finishing my 951 in a few weeks (months). I figured that the Boxster- 968 swap would be best. Topless to topless.

As a side note one of the nice things about the 968 is that no one knows what the heck it is!

Thanks again.

, Bill

jeff968

Yeah, we know, the common folk think it is the new Boxster. 968, A true timeless design.

Only 2,003 968 cabs sold in the US and Canada in all 4 years. A rare treat indeed.

ltc

You're kidding right?
You couldn't even give me a Boxster for free.

Neverendz

That's all? I knew that numbers were low but whoah! I was considering selling the 968 when the 951 is done but now I see that I may not find another one if I wanted it back. If nothing else they'll look nice in the garage together.

, Bill

jeff968

Bill, it gets better, 1995 is the rarest of the 4 years with only 306 produced. What is your VIN? I can make your cab even more special.
Jeff

rob76turbo

I have had a Boxster (a '99) and I loved it. However you see them everywhere. Be careful of the dreaded RMS (Rear Main Seal) issue and the sleeved motor. Most have been repaired, but you never know. BTW, $15K seems high. I think if you look you can find MY2000 in that price range or pay a few thousand more and get an S.

smshirk

I managed to find an 01 S that suited me, is a fairly uncommon color, and so far still have the 968 cab. I just got it Friday though and I will have to sell something as I've run out of parking and wife is out of patience.

H2

I really like that color...let us know how it runs and handles.

H2

Jacks911

I was at another Club Social meeting last night. About 50 cars - all types of Porsche. But folks still come to see the "Unique" Porsche Cabriolet - the 968. There were two there and they still draw folks with timeless style unlike anything on the road. Note the other 968 was a very early 1992 #80. Nice car Dark Green metallic with Gray interior.