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Old 03-05-2015, 05:23 AM   #1
Laflamme02
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Beware 2003 Boxster S, Augusta, ME

There is a very low mileage (20K) 2003 Boxster S at Charlie's Honda in Augusta, ME (link below). If you're interested in this car there are some things you should know.

* The front truck will not completely latch down so the light indicating one of the trunks is open stays on.
* The battery is dead. They tried to pull a fast one on me here and brought the car to me while running after they had jumped it. I then proceeded to turn it off and look the car over. When I tried to turn it back on it wouldn't start. The sales person THEN told me that they had to jump it to get it started, and seemed flustered that I was hip to his game.
* The cup holder does not work. You have to bang on it in order to get it to open, and it only opens sometimes.
* MOST IMPORTANTLY: I called the mechanic who serviced this particular car (Ayer European Auto Service, Gardiner, ME) and they informed me that the IMS bearing was rattling around and needs to be replaced ASAP, which scared the original owner into trading it in to this dealership. Don't buy this car unless you plan to upgrade the IMS bearing immediately.

Other than that it is a good car. Low miles. Bose sound. Good tires. No heated seats, which is a bummer. But, I'm quite certain this dealership would sell you this car without divulging any of the problems I outlined above.

Just looking out for the 986 community.
Godspeed everyone.

Used 2003 Porsche Boxster For Sale in Augusta ME | VIN: WP0CB29893U661972
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