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Call from dealer service. 2 CV boots have failed and others are of course very very close to .. MarcW - Monday, 25 April, 2011, at 8:44:05 pm |
Re: Call from dealer service. 2 CV boots have failed and others are of course very very close to .. gedwin - Tuesday, 26 April, 2011, at 9:54:25 am |
CV boots have failed JM-Stamford,CT - Tuesday, 26 April, 2011, at 9:57:04 am |
Re: CV boots have failed Capt Ron - Tuesday, 26 April, 2011, at 12:47:26 pm |
Re: Call from dealer service. 2 CV boots have failed and others are of course very very close to .. Petee_C - Tuesday, 26 April, 2011, at 1:26:55 pm |
Update: Stopped in and took a look at the Boxster on the lift... MarcW - Tuesday, 26 April, 2011, at 1:56:38 pm |
Re: Update: Stopped in and took a look at the Boxster on the lift... mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 26 April, 2011, at 4:26:57 pm |
Lots of used ones on the MINI dealer lot and I found 64 2011 S models listed for sale. Quite MarcW - Tuesday, 26 April, 2011, at 6:07:42 pm |
Always a tough call mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 26 April, 2011, at 7:12:19 pm |
Re: Lots of used ones on the MINI dealer lot and I found 64 2011 S models listed for sale. Quite db997S - Wednesday, 27 April, 2011, at 11:25:37 am |
There were some issues with the early cars. They had the Chrysler engine (made in South... MarcW - Wednesday, 27 April, 2011, at 4:19:39 pm |
What year? 250,000 miles is a lot - that's 400,000km, in approximately 9-11yrs? Petee_C - Thursday, 28 April, 2011, at 11:45:09 am |
Free Advice and Worth Every Penny paulwdenton - Thursday, 28 April, 2011, at 8:58:17 am |
Re: Free Advice and Worth Every Penny lacleven - Thursday, 28 April, 2011, at 11:26:16 am |
Cheaper to keep her dghii - Thursday, 28 April, 2011, at 1:13:36 pm |
Not as crazy as pouring money into a new car, or even another used Boxster... MarcW - Thursday, 28 April, 2011, at 1:42:21 pm |
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paulwdenton
It seems crazy to keep pouring money into your old car that you'll never get back. Not only that, but it seems likely that getting the repairs done is taking time that could be better spent on other pursuits, such as actually driving the car. If it was me, I'd definitely sell. However, I don't think I'd suggest a Mini Cooper. They are cute and all, but they don't enjoy a very good reliability reputation. Considering how much you like your Boxster, why not just buy another used one, but one that doesn't have 250K miles on it? Or, why not just drive that Turbo that you have? Driving the Turbo would probably be the cheapest option you have because you'll be eliminating all maintenance, repairs, taxes, and insurance on the old Boxster altogether. Always cheaper to drive one car rather than two.
exactly. On a cost basis, old and well cared for is always cheaper. grant - Thursday, 28 April, 2011, at 2:45:31 pm |
Re: Not as crazy as pouring money into a new car, or even another used Boxster... paulwdenton - Friday, 29 April, 2011, at 10:24:42 am |
The gas cost would more than your calculation. The Turbo would be my sole means of getting around... MarcW - Friday, 29 April, 2011, at 5:58:39 pm |
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paulwdenton
Well, I guess Boxster prices are a lot higher in California than in the rest of the country. There are dozens under $12K nationwide. If, e.g., you were to search in the Dallas area, you could find a couple with less miles than those you mentioned, and with asking prices under $12,000.
Your arguments for not selling the Box and just driving the Turbo don't convince me. Your expense for tires and brakes are going to be there no matter what car you drive. Repairs for the Turbo are high, but it's also a much newer car and overall really ought to average out the same or less than constantly repairing a Box with 250K miles. Therefore it really it comes down to gas, insurance, and taxes. If you get 20 mpg in the Turbo vs. 23 in the Box, with gas at $3.50 a gallon, that is an extra $500 a year. IMHO that's not that much. I figure your insurance savings from selling off the Box will at least be a wash for the extra gas cost for the Turbo. Also, selling off the Box will net you an immediate $5000 (that pays a lot of repairs and tires on the Turbo) and cut your taxes as well. It's definitely cheaper to sell the Box and just drive the Turbo. I just think you are making an emotional decision because you've had the Box for so long and you just love it ... not that there's anything wrong with an emotional decision, just don't try to rationalize it.
My take: fix it. $2k is $111/month /18 months. Nearly every car, once it passes, oh, 75k... grant - Thursday, 28 April, 2011, at 12:35:32 pm |
Why not find a good independant? I did. Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 28 April, 2011, at 4:34:49 pm |
the costs i quoted are nto for dealer service. They are for indie service. Or in my case, grant - Friday, 29 April, 2011, at 2:43:31 pm |
Re: Why not find a good independant? I did. AndyInNYC - Thursday, 5 May, 2011, at 9:03:25 am |
A great source of experienced, dedicated indoes is PCA grant - Thursday, 5 May, 2011, at 10:45:23 am |