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jb92563 · 12-18-2012, 05:57 AM

If you buy an S you will never have S envy and certainly will not regret it when its time to sell.

The 3.2L engine is also more robust in that it has thicker cylinders from what I have read. The newer generation engine just seems to fair better overall.

Of course its essential that you get a PPI to avoid any surprises and the cost of the PPI can be recovered by negotiating the results to adjust the buying price.

The IMS problem effect 5% of the cars so if there is any oil leaks at all for any reason I'd go find another.

Be Patient as there are plenty of Boxsters out there and coming up for sale constantly so hold out for mileage, condition and your color preferences.

12-18-2012, 05:57 AM	#9
jb92563 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,666	If you buy an S you will never have S envy and certainly will not regret it when its time to sell. The 3.2L engine is also more robust in that it has thicker cylinders from what I have read. The newer generation engine just seems to fair better overall. Of course its essential that you get a PPI to avoid any surprises and the cost of the PPI can be recovered by negotiating the results to adjust the buying price. The IMS problem effect 5% of the cars so if there is any oil leaks at all for any reason I'd go find another. Be Patient as there are plenty of Boxsters out there and coming up for sale constantly so hold out for mileage, condition and your color preferences. __________________ "It broke because it wants to be Upgraded " 2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region 2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP, Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)