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Originally Posted by Whopper
Hello, I hope I am posting this in the correct forum.
I'm looking at buying an older 1999 Boxster as my new (weird daily) because my current (weird) daily (94 Subaru Legacy RS) is going to die soon. I have some questions that I am hoping this community can answer. First I want to state something about myself so you may be able to better help me answer some of the questions. When I say id use this car as a daily I mean it (I have a backup encase though). I am a learning mechanic, I love weird cars, my current car is an ex rally car, I am knowledge in flat engines thanks to my love for Subaru and Beetles.
Now for my questions.
1: What are your opinions on using a Porsche as a daily? I wouldn't be pushing it to its limits and I also take good care of my cars so It should last long.
2: I hear that pre 2000 only have a 1% IMS baring failure opposed to the post 2000 having an 8% failure.
3: If you own a pre 1999 what did you pay for it and how reliable has it been?
4: I get that Porsche is an exotic car but is a 986 weird to maintain? (Is it hard to change oil? and things like that).
5: Is there anything I need to know if I do indeed want to get one?
Note: This would be my first Exotic car but I have driven fast/weird cars in the past hens my rally car daily. Im also sorry for any spelling or grammatical error I didnt catch.
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1. It can be done but keep in mind the premium tires and sticky, performance tires are going to make it more expensive than a more sedate offering.
2. I have a '98 and the dual row bearing is more robust. Just as important is regular oil changes. Plus, the bearing isn't the only thing that can go terribly wrong. If the cam tensioners fail and clog the cam oil ports it is also new engine time.
3. They can be found for $7k to $14k depending on their condition and service records.
4. The mid engine makes simple maintenance a bit more of a chore but nothing is extremely hard to get at. I've replaced the accessory belt, the starter and the air oil separator and none of those jobs was terrible. You need to add maybe an extra hour on most jobs vs. a car with a more accessible engine.
5. You should have a PPI done by someone who knows what they are doing. Complete maintenance records are a huge plus.
https://www.pca.org/news/2017-05-30/pca-spotlight-what-goes-pre-purchase-inspection-996-gen-911-and-986-gen-boxster