cobalt

Do you have a source for the headlights? They are over $3k each from Porsche and I have sourced GTS rears for under $1k. If you want the look with bumper, lights and rear diffuser you are at < $10k additional. If none of that is important than an S is a great car and can easily be made as quick as a GTS.

IndigoInkTaco

I mean sure dude if you wanna buy every little piece brand new from Suncoast it's gonna be expensive lol. Get the lights from Rennlights for $1,600 and that's half of what you pay at Porsche. There was also some brand new ones for sale on PCA mart a month or two ago for even less than rennlights. Keep an eye on the classifieds, ebay, etc . Also plenty of S' came spec'd w/ the taillights thats not an unusual option and I've also seen them pass hands in classifieds section here.
https://rennlights.com/product/981-c...5-981-631-136/
(actually looks like 1,500/pair when you consider core charge refund)

cobalt

Seems nice but I would need to see them in person. I am assuming you will need to remove your bulbs, ballast, controls, seals and rear cover or pay for new? I appreciate the link and that price seems very reasonable. I have sanded these down and re clear coated them for friends and so far have held up for a few years outside looking like new. I had no idea there was a company that reconditioned them. I also get wholesale pricing so many items are marked up considerably from Porsche. I help a lot of buyers of 964's and people are very fickle when it comes to the car meeting their expectations. To some it has to be a GTS or it isn't. My son wanted a GT4 couldn't afford it so did everything he could to make his S as close to one as possible. Everyone has different interests.

IndigoInkTaco

Yep, I can totally understand.

Rennlights has a very good reputation. Lot of people use them. I wouldn't worry, but yes you have to use your own bulbs. You can tack on a new seal and rear cover for $50 from RL.

Here's a link to one of the lights on pca mart too. I guess the other one sold already.
https://mart.pca.org/ads/62029

GrumpyCat

Is there anything terrible about this one?

https://www.atlantaautobrokers.com/u...979def1c81.htm

yeah, high mileage but other than that seems okay.

AZ Boxster

it’s a budget build, very little added. The manual is a plus if that’s what you want. Check carfax for accidents.
Prod Month: 2013-04-01 VIN: WP0CA2A81DS114738 Price: $54,310.00 Exterior: Black Interior: Partial leather / sports seats in Black Warranty Start: June 24, 2013 4V Roadster Top in Black 981320 Boxster A1 Black AG Partial leather / sports seats in Black P90 Infotainment Package
I’d offer $20k if the history is clean.

GrumpyCat

that one is gone


https://www.carriomotorcars.com/vehi...l-id-54729707#


id like to see this one.. my plan is to put like 5k miles a year and maybe use it as track toy ? Am i crazy

cobalt

With 151k miles I bet you won't be tracking it. Will probably need synchros and who knows what else quickly enough.

GrumpyCat

so budget for a PDK rebuild ~10k ish so that makes this car not worth it. I assume that what you meant with the synchro comment ?

What a good mileage for a 981 Boxster that you would put about 4-5k a year on

cobalt

My bad I made an assumption and was thinking 6 speed. I am not a fan of PDK. I am just a die hard manual trans lover.

Mileage is hard to say but anything over 100k miles can get expensive. Have the car fully inspected before buying it will save you in the long run. I have a 3k mile and 2 28k mile 981's and they all drive very differently based on how they were used.

GL

IndigoInkTaco

The 2nd one you linked to also appears to have been removed. What are you looking for in the car? Just a track toy? PDK mandatory?

Sajan

Bare bones build S vs. GTS.....I think the difference is a lot more but a loaded S vs. GTS....what are some things that are different?

I got this list from the forums...my car is a S and has the bolded ones:
Additional Radiator - I don't track the car, so I don't see the need for this
PASM/X73 standard
PDLS
PSE
Sport Chrono
20" Wheels
Sport Design Steering Wheel
Tinted rear lights - swapped it for the smoked one from the GT4
Different bumpers - eh
Sport Seats Plus
Full Leather/Alcantara Interior - redid room/a-pillar in alcantara

if you got the cash and want to shop around less going through each S to see what features it has, GTS is the easier purchase. But the value I believe is in a loaded S.

mwill

Low mile DeMan 4.5L here https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-160/#comments

Macduff

Pretty sweet dark blue metallic / black-and-tan interior manual GTS just popped up on PCA. https://mart.pca.org/ads/66697

No interest but was shopping recently and see a good value here.

My new-to-me 2014 Cayman S 6MT will arrive Friday or Saturday, stoked to receive it!

Hardhead

Help me pick one. My budget is about 50k

https://www.carvana.com/vehicle/lt/2...cle_id=2909583