Thinking of buying a Boxster ? - MUST READ !

[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.