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[Closed] Bike rack for 986 Boxster (RTS - Roof transport system), chances of finding one.

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Hi, Completely new here so sorry if I'm in the wrong section.

I was wondering if anyone here has, knows someone or has seen a 986 Boxster Roof transport system for sale, looking for something to take the bikes on the car and am a sucker for the OEM system over an aftermarket solution.

I've had a bit of bad luck with finding one recently, having looked around for one for a few years with no luck have now this week missed one when my partner who was meant to bid on eBay for it while I was at work forgot and logged in two minutes after the listing had ended and just after that I spotted a listing in this forums classified with a Boxster for sale with one which had sold the day before I could make an offer for the rack alone.

Any help in finding one would be greatly appreciated.


 
Posted : 09/01/2021 4:43 pm
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@Chipps had one


 
Posted : 09/01/2021 4:45 pm
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They are rare.... try posting a wanted on all the Porsche forums especially boxa.net and be prepared to pay for it.

You *should* get the money back when you sell the car.

I had a 911 996 and the OE Porsche roof bars, sold them for double what I paid when I sold the car 7 years later....

I'll be getting a 986 when we move house.. can't run to another decent 996 but I miss the sublime handling, endless brakes and m96 soundtrack.


 
Posted : 09/01/2021 6:32 pm
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What timing - Chipps just sold his 986 with the RTS attached. I did say on insta that he could have sold it ten times over easily if he'd sold it separately.

I looked for ages when I had my 986. Any that do come up are snapped up quickly, and not cheap.


 
Posted : 09/01/2021 9:16 pm
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Hi OP, it was me on pistonheads who pointed you here, seems I was a touch too late, sorry about that! Best of luck searching.


 
Posted : 09/01/2021 9:49 pm
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Yep, sold my Boxster on Thursday, sorry. And it went with the rack to a guy who wanted it and the rack, so I can't even send you his way. I _think_ I found mine on Boxa.net about three years ago, the other end of the country - but you're right, well worth making the effort to get the proper version as it was so secure!

Good luck in the search


 
Posted : 09/01/2021 10:44 pm
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Hi everyone, thank you very much for your replies, I had a post of Boxa.net since a week ago and have had a result today, a member has managed to source one for me. It's a fair chunk of change but essentially New old stock so couldn't be happier. I'll look forward to having a go with it once thing blow over enough to go on a bit of a drive and ride.Thanks again for your responses


 
Posted : 10/01/2021 12:26 am