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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 02:22 PM
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GT3 seats are out of the equation. If she is under 5-2, pretty good chance she won't be able to see over the dash nor reach the instruments. Get one with electric adjustable seats. Had to build cushions for my wife and daughter when I put in GT3 seats.

Who doesn't want a Boxster? Just an all around fun car.
Momentum starting to build. We are going to look at one over in CT Monday or Tuesday. She can sit behind the wheel on our 996 and see ok but the clutch would be a bridge too far. She needs automatic. I just hope I'm not letting myself into more IMSB anxiety....
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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 02:27 PM
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The boxster motors r significantly cheaper then a 996 motor. Dont sweat it

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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Lady Silver
Momentum starting to build. We are going to look at one over in CT Monday or Tuesday. She can sit behind the wheel on our 996 and see ok but the clutch would be a bridge too far. She needs automatic. I just hope I'm not letting myself into more IMSB anxiety....
Same issues with the engine as ours. But same solutions as well. You can get Boxsters for a damn good price.
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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 02:38 PM
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Great but I'm afraid it would just be too much car for mine at 5'-0" and 115 lb
Mines the same size and drives the C4 no problem!
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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 03:23 PM
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Boxster S, w/ 5 sp. Tiptronic…👍💘
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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 04:25 PM
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Mines the same size and drives the C4 no problem!
Manual? How does reach the clutch?
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Lady Silver
Manual? How does reach the clutch?
Seat almost all the way up she reaches just fine!
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 11:16 AM
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Same here. My wife is 5-1 and was able to adjust the Oem seat and steering wheel in the 996 to reach the pedals and see over the dash to drive the car just fine. But not with the GT3 seats. Don't see why the Booster would be any different.
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 02:07 PM
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The snow ball has started rolling down the hill.
I have about 5 good candidates within about 150 miles of my chair. Tomorrow we go look at the first candidate....
The guys over in the Boxster blog are telling me stay newer than 2009 and I don't need to have anxiety rushes about IMSB and other ugly happenings....

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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Lady Silver
The snow ball has started rolling down the hill.
I have about 5 good candidates within about 150 miles of my chair. Tomorrow we go look at the first candidate....
The guys over in the Boxster blog are telling me stay newer than 2009 and I don't need to have anxiety rushes about IMSB and other ugly happenings....
I would focus on the 987.1 base. My understanding is those M97.20 with the larger bearing and the smaller displacement had very few issues. If you find a .2 you like definitely go for it.
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by hbdunn
I would focus on the 987.1 base. My understanding is those M97.20 with the larger bearing and the smaller displacement had very few issues. If you find a .2 you like definitely go for it.
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You know the routine, borescope, PPI, service records.
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 02:49 PM
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I would focus on the 987.1 base. My understanding is those M97.20 with the larger bearing and the smaller displacement had very few issues. If you find a .2 you like definitely go for it.
Originally Posted by GC996
+1

You know the routine, borescope, PPI, service records.
I have to agree with both of these statements. Especially a thorough PPI. 987s seem to be better than 986s, but there are a lot of turds out there. I think because it was hard for people to justify sinking more into maintenance than they paid for the car. That being said don't let it scare you off, there are plenty of good Boxsters out there at a good value. Hopefully, one the 5 works out and your wife enjoys her new ride!
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by GC996
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You know the routine, borescope, PPI, service records.
Yup, don't I ever...
Thx
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Dranon
Seat almost all the way up she reaches just fine!
I think mine lies about her height....she's an elementary teacher and I think she has a professional reason to be 5' rather than 4-11'
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 03:54 PM
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I would focus on the 987.1 base. My understanding is those M97.20 with the larger bearing and the smaller displacement had very few issues. If you find a .2 you like definitely go for it.
So I'm looking at 2009 and later. A couple are S's. Doesn't that ensure I have the 97.02?
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