Literally, almost from the beginning of Chuck's presence on the web starting with PPBB.com, I've been enthusiastically reading and enjoying Boxsters and Caymans vicariously through many, many people's experiences. About two months ago, I became an owner. I bought a 2000 Boxster S at a Copart auction in the Denver area. It seems to have been run into a curb and had some very minor damage to the passenger front fender, the front bumper and the front passenger suspension. The wheel was bent, the rotor hat was broken, as were the sway bar link, lower control arm and control arm link. The wheel bearing was also partially pulled out of the carrier assembly and the inner and outer tie rods were also slightly bent. Other than that, the car is in very good condition. I've replaced all of the damaged bits and have adjusted the toe so that it's "close enough" and it runs and drives very well.
It would seem that this one has been saved from the giant scrap heap in the sky and I'm enjoying it very, very much.
Thank you all for your experiences and stories over the years. I've enjoyed you all so much and look forward to being an active participant in the community.
Happy Boxstering,
Dan