Thinking of buying a Boxster ? - MUST READ !

[BruceH]

Since you have looked at a few already, you know that this one is probably a cut above others. At least the IMS, RMS and water pump are done. I would see if you can arrange a PPI. Are you sure you want a Tip though? Seems like a well sorted Boxster and the mileage is a good range, not too much and not too little. Did you pull the CARFAX? I was able to talk to the shop that had been servicing mine for the previous 7 years by finding it on the CARFAX report. I bought mine long distance but in the end it turned out great. If its the right color/options combination that you are looking for, go for it! Oh, and it's an S

[jsmith]

On the tip, yeah, part of the reason it's not moving. I did read the car history and will re-read it again. I'm willing to go with a tip so the wife can drive it, although she can drive a stick (just not very well and not in a long time). This is what 2001's were and are still going for on ebay. Trying to get in touch with seller again...

[mr.drama]

I just sold my '97 with a blown engine(brought less than 2K)after 13 + yrs. of ownership.I have never had such a love hate relationship with an automobile.A great ride BUT the running costs were nothing less than obscene,(try a dollar a mile the last few years)particularly as the mileage climbed above 90K.The same things keep failing-top mechanism,flooded immobilizers,Actuator solenoids,water pumps,air/oil seperator.etc.CEL light on?Be prepared to ''assume the position".The engine quit abruptly at 122K.(that's how they all go-NO WARNING.-timing chain in this case)My favorite part is the congratulations you get from the community that your engine lasted that long!!This is BS:my former "84 Carrera was still running strong at 160K when I sold it (for more than paid for it) six years earlier.This is the problem-for years I was just waiting for this inevitable end-that's the killjoy.I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER WATER COOLED PORSCHE,certainly not an M96 based car.I know it's tempting,especially when you drive one,but there are reasons these cars are cheap.