Thinking of buying a Boxster ? - MUST READ !

[358Ron]

Just picked up an 03 Boxster S. Everything was perfect about the car except the tires. They have tread left but they are older tires. A lot of vibration, and very harsch ride. I'm looking to get new tires. This csr has the 18" Carrera wheels on it. Wondering if there was a tire available that would give a softer ride and some performance. Not looking to race car, live in South, not driving in snow........

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by 358Ron

Just picked up an 03 Boxster S. Everything was perfect about the car except the tires. They have tread left but they are older tires. A lot of vibration, and very harsch ride. I'm looking to get new tires. This csr has the 18" Carrera wheels on it. Wondering if there was a tire available that would give a softer ride and some performance. Not looking to race car, live in South, not driving in snow........

I have 18's and put Michelin Pilot Super Sports on. Much quieter and smoother than the tires that were on there. Lots of threads on here about tires. Also, Tire Rack has great comparisons on their web site. Many on here like the Hankooks. Here is a Car and Driver article: Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 Comparison Tests - Page 10 - Car and Driver

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[recycledsixtie]

good a used Boxster is? I will give you an example using my car as an example.
45k miles, 2001 Boxster base and no CEL.

What could possibly go wrong? CEL light is out as it has been reset. I have changed the oil filter to get rid of the green pieces . Code P1341 I have been assured will come back after a long drive. 100 miles?

I personally could not sell my car in this condition but am sure many could and will.

Guy.

[southernstar]

Guy, that is no different than any other used car from any other manufacturer - it is always a caveat emptor situation unless you know the car and current owner.
Of course, it is another reason that a thorough PPI is so important. I had a PPI conducted on my car and, when all else was positive, paid for an oil/filter change so that we could inspect (cutting the filter in half) for particulate matter.

Brad

[Giller]

Edmonds and Consumer Reports still give props to Boxsters for their reliability, even older ones. That being said, any car that gets into double digits of age are going to have some challenges and expenses. And no matter how well kept a car is - 13 years is 13 years and something could go wrong tomorrow, no matter how much preventive maintenance you do.