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I’ve had them detail my cars over the years and they do really nice work. They’ve been around a long time and are attentive to the details. The Lambo and classic car guys seem to use them for service. I would have no issue buying a car from them as they know what they are doing and get some really nice cars coming thru their hands.
That boxster looks good and will sell to a local around here pretty quickly at that price as it just listed. The Lake Foresters will snap it up.
Enjoyed a long conversation with Tom, the owner…very gracious with his time. Just a tad bit enthusiastic about what he does…I was immediately jealous. My concerns about a few breaks in the Carfax, maintenance records, etc…were quickly cleared up. He mentioned his Friday “e-blasts” to something like 50k+ recipients, and that oftentimes new inventory immediately sells via that. He considered BAT for this Boxster S, but wanted a quicker turn around.
I feel it was priced slightly above market, after all it isn’t a one owner full records car…but there is history from owner #2&3, they are good friends I am told. Recent $5500 service at an extremely well known facility (Pete Gerling at Lake Barrington Motorsports) means there isn’t any mechanical “to-do” items on the vehicle.
I have hemmed and hawed before, only to call and the vehicle was gone. Didn’t really think I had the luxury of time with this one. Deposit down, arranging wire transfer and shipping details.
This is just a couple options shy of what I would build today…this was just too close to everything on the wish list, to let go.
Lot’ of Pcar stuff to do now….
DD Cayenne GTS in the shop, need to throw lots of $$ at that…
993 going back in the first week of August…
The wrecked while being repaired Cayenne GTS needs $$ before it goes up for sale…
Thankfully I have the next 3 months off to play with all of this.
Now, I just gotta figure out the best width and ET for a set of Tramont Cups for the Boxster…and exhaust mods, and lowering springs, and, and, and,and…
Joe- I don’t know Boxster pricing at all but this seems to be a very nice example. She looks beautiful! I like where you’re going with the mods list already.
I have hemmed and hawed before, only to call and the vehicle was gone. Didn’t really think I had the luxury of time with this one. Deposit down, arranging wire transfer and shipping details.
Congrats!!! Can't wait to see pics. It really seems like a nice example. Good lock and have fun with it!
Well…she’s here! Two initial drives in, and I gotta say that I am impressed. She likely needs a suspension refresh, nothing aggressive, struts, lowering springs…just needs to tighten up a “bit”. New wheels…Tramont Cup’s after the European summer break will be incoming.. Definitely…DEFINITELY needs an exhaust mod also. Absolutely stunning condition for a 20 year old, 43k mile car.
Drive, detail, drive…that was today.
Never owned a convertible before, always enjoyed drives in the 993 with the windows down, and sunroof open though. Remarkable thing is…75mph, top and windows down, and you can have a conversation without even raising your voice. Of course I was muttering aloud to myself a job well done, how good I looked driving the car, etc. But I could hear myself clearly ya know. Or I was conversing with my imaginary friends…feel free to judge me.
07-20-2022, 04:20 PM
Chicago area peeps…The Last Detail
