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Engine Problems
I purchased a 2003 Boxster with 34k on it. I purchased it from a non Porsche dealer.
I was familiar with the IMS issue and purchased a bronze warranty from Mercury Insurance. It will handle a catastrophic failure but not much else. It cost $2k for 3 years. $100 deductible.
I have put 12K on it in 4 months. (Fun to drive) I had the 45K service done at the dealer and gave them the warranty. Turns out my engine mounts had worn out.
The dealer called Mercury and Mercury paid for new ones and installation less my $100. I think it was a $400 job.
No leaks or IMS failure yet but I guess here is my thought.
A used Boxster is a pretty great car for the price. Even if some have the IMS failure one can manage the risk. I got a great car for $24000 including the warranty. That is pretty reasonable for the other convertible sports cars I could have purchased. I looked at them all. I really love my car. It runs through tires but I knew that. It might have a IMD failure but I knew that too.
I'm 55, a young owner for the boxster, live a little.
James
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