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husker boxster · 11-23-2012, 01:54 PM

The price is high but other than that I wouldn't disregard this car. The IMS can be replaced for approx $2K and you should either do the replacement or get an IMS Guardian immediately after you buy it. You'll probably have some replacement items that will go bad after you start to drive it such as CV boots, serpentine belt, possibly water pump, etc. Stuff that's 12 yrs old and is now brittle. Also, the tires could be weather or age checked and not safe if they're still the originals.

Don't be afraid to buy a super low mileage car, just be aware that it's going to need some replacement parts to get it back into the daily grind. There's lots of joy left in it.

11-23-2012, 01:54 PM	#4
husker boxster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 2,870	The price is high but other than that I wouldn't disregard this car. The IMS can be replaced for approx $2K and you should either do the replacement or get an IMS Guardian immediately after you buy it. You'll probably have some replacement items that will go bad after you start to drive it such as CV boots, serpentine belt, possibly water pump, etc. Stuff that's 12 yrs old and is now brittle. Also, the tires could be weather or age checked and not safe if they're still the originals. Don't be afraid to buy a super low mileage car, just be aware that it's going to need some replacement parts to get it back into the daily grind. There's lots of joy left in it. __________________ GPRPCA Chief Driving Instructor 2008 Boxster S Limited Edition #005 2008 Cayman S Sport - Signal Green 1989 928 S4 5 spd - black 1987 928 S4 - Granite Green Metallic (Felsengrun)