Gen 1 Cayman / Boxster engine re-build for sale

Gen 1 Cayman / Boxster engine re-build for sale

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PompeyPaul

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519 posts

182 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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I am aware of the reported issues of bore score on gen 1 Cayman and Boxsters.

My question is this. If a car is advertised for sale with a full re-build, is that a good thing in itself or could it lead to further problems? It is this advert that got me thinking. It sounds great on paper, but why would someone spend £13,000 on a car in 12 months and then sell for not much more? They may of course be moving to a 911 as stated, but could the vehicle be a minefield and what would your thoughts be?

Mja300

120 posts

135 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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This doesn't appear strange to me as I am looking to do the exact same thing with my Hartech rebuilt Cayman s.
I have just ordered a new Cayman so my gen 1 will have to go as a result. I have been offered a poor trade in value and am prepared to take a large knock in value when I offer it for sale. Without any kind of rebuild regardless of the cost to rebuild, a car would be rendered almost worthless so you have a no option but to have the work carried out. It would be nice to think that I would return more money as a result of the rebuild and improvements but I highly doubt it.

mollytherocker

14,365 posts

208 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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PompeyPaul said:
I am aware of the reported issues of bore score on gen 1 Cayman and Boxsters.

My question is this. If a car is advertised for sale with a full re-build, is that a good thing in itself or could it lead to further problems? It is this advert that got me thinking. It sounds great on paper, but why would someone spend £13,000 on a car in 12 months and then sell for not much more? They may of course be moving to a 911 as stated, but could the vehicle be a minefield and what would your thoughts be?
Are you suggesting he should just keep it forever? The value is the market value.

In terms of the rebuild, it depends what was done. There is a world of difference in doing the minimum to get one running and a proper Hartech future proofing. However, if it was 10k, you would imagine the rebuild included upgrades. You need to check.

PompeyPaul

Original Poster:

519 posts

182 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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mollytherocker said:
Are you suggesting he should just keep it forever? The value is the market value.
No of course i'm not suggesting that. Just unsure on this process and after a bit of advice if this was usual or not.

Johnniem

2,658 posts

222 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Mja300 said:
This doesn't appear strange to me as I am looking to do the exact same thing with my Hartech rebuilt Cayman s.
I have just ordered a new Cayman so my gen 1 will have to go as a result. I have been offered a poor trade in value and am prepared to take a large knock in value when I offer it for sale. Without any kind of rebuild regardless of the cost to rebuild, a car would be rendered almost worthless so you have a no option but to have the work carried out. It would be nice to think that I would return more money as a result of the rebuild and improvements but I highly doubt it.
Any details of your car or has it been sold already fella?

jamesogt

371 posts

164 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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At the end of 'Key Facts' it apparently has 6 seats too!

Rickeh

246 posts

214 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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I just bought a Hartech rebuilt Cayman S, was local and roughly middle of the market price wise. Seemed like a no brainer. From recollection the chap buying it just needed more seats, and was getting it in the ear from the other half about how much he'd been spending on it! You never get much back from what you spend on repairs/maintenance otherwise you'll price yourself out of the market.

Mja300

120 posts

135 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Johnniem said:
Any details of your car or has it been sold already fella?
I can send you some if genuinly interested?
Only just ordered my new car, I'm told a June build slot hopefully so not done anything about advertising it yet.
It is a Cayman s sales car which Hartech have maintained as I am local to them.

Johnniem

2,658 posts

222 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Mja300 said:
Johnniem said:
Any details of your car or has it been sold already fella?
I can send you some if genuinly interested?
Only just ordered my new car, I'm told a June build slot hopefully so not done anything about advertising it yet.
It is a Cayman s sales car which Hartech have maintained as I am local to them.
YHM

Mja300

120 posts

135 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Johnniem said:
Mja300 said:
Johnniem said:
Any details of your car or has it been sold already fella?
I can send you some if genuinly interested?
Only just ordered my new car, I'm told a June build slot hopefully so not done anything about advertising it yet.
It is a Cayman s sales car which Hartech have maintained as I am local to them.
YHM
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