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NickCats Thinking of buying a Boxster... 12-19-2007, 07:38 AM

dcporsche99 I agree Nick! Should also add... 12-19-2007, 09:09 AM

t2-bxtrs (R.M.S) deciding factor? 12-23-2007, 05:59 PM

Perfectlap RMS is not the biggest... 12-27-2007, 08:27 AM

jarquis I have a 2004 Boxster that... 05-08-2008, 04:25 PM

ROMES weird ive had my boxster for... 06-23-2008, 05:58 PM

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ekam I used to own a Toyota Camry... 06-24-2008, 06:52 AM

Brucelee I will disagree with you on... 06-24-2008, 07:42 AM

rick3000 No one said that Porsche's... 06-24-2008, 08:49 AM

AddictionRacing It happened to me. Don't buy... 07-03-2008, 04:25 PM

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YellowS2000 Got to agree, how many... 07-14-2016, 02:51 AM

Dino986 I've owned mine for almost 3... 01-21-2017, 03:40 PM

jdlmodelt IMS failure 08-05-2015, 05:13 PM

Trakis Clutch replacement 01-17-2010, 08:35 PM

alfastud18 987 pre-buy issues 01-24-2010, 05:14 PM

mikefocke Owned 2, Probably most... 03-02-2010, 03:40 PM

RandallNeighbour You really know a lot more... 03-02-2010, 07:05 PM

dm1270 Curious how many miles are on... 06-06-2010, 11:59 AM

mikefocke 11 months later 02-21-2011, 08:40 AM

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amcdonal86 I've read this thread, but... 04-08-2010, 04:42 PM

Ray Hudgens Ref "Things to know before... 04-24-2010, 03:53 PM

RandallNeighbour The guy to talk to about this... 05-18-2010, 07:29 AM

kmac10 What do you guys think about... 01-30-2011, 01:13 AM

mikefocke The car 02-21-2011, 08:33 AM

MangoTheHuman 2005 Porsche Boxster 07-27-2011, 08:13 PM

WhipE350 2005 is the only year I would... 07-28-2011, 01:56 PM

MangoTheHuman Why are you against 2005? ... 07-28-2011, 02:01 PM

WhipE350 Yes generally, though with... 07-28-2011, 04:47 PM

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hasanulbanna thanks, this is very nice... 05-03-2012, 05:25 AM

RandallNeighbour Pj, it's just 4 bolts and an... 11-19-2011, 05:46 AM

recycledsixtie I congratulate anybody who is... 11-23-2011, 05:05 AM

Habu I just got a 81,000 mile... 01-01-2012, 04:56 PM

mikefocke In general, the 2005 has the... 03-12-2012, 09:44 AM

silver arrow My ownership experience was... 04-05-2012, 06:00 PM

.lovemy986 Use the right oil and gas 05-14-2012, 06:08 AM

Medevack1 Hi all im new to the site im... 08-03-2012, 09:11 AM

WhipE350 Good luck from another NC... 08-04-2012, 06:58 AM

BruceH Since you have looked at a... 09-03-2012, 06:39 AM

jsmith On the tip, yeah, part of the... 09-03-2012, 06:48 PM

mr.drama Think twice before you buy a... 10-18-2012, 07:57 PM

upfront559 I would see if you can... 02-17-2013, 06:50 PM

Jamesp 2003 boxster 03-17-2013, 12:48 PM

southernstar Which are the Best 987 and... 04-12-2013, 05:09 AM

DEye Looking at Boxster's moved... 04-13-2013, 06:38 AM

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Kurt V Brad that was an excellent... 06-13-2013, 03:43 PM

Bryan topping Excellent post Brad. I could... 06-13-2013, 04:17 PM

BruceH Excellent post Brad! Just got... 06-13-2013, 07:45 PM

southernstar PCA/UCR Article on 4 recent... 06-24-2013, 08:10 AM

TeamOxford Spot on, Brad. I first... 06-24-2013, 09:00 AM

southernstar TO, I was in the same... 06-24-2013, 09:15 AM

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Steve Tinker Ginger.... Go out and buy a... 08-15-2013, 02:17 PM

southernstar gingerboy, I can't speak to... 08-16-2013, 10:18 AM

Kapua very helpful thank you guys! 08-26-2013, 07:59 PM

recycledsixtie Congrats to any would be... 08-29-2013, 11:17 AM

southernstar Recycledsixtie, I agree... 08-29-2013, 12:14 PM

recycledsixtie Southernstar.... 08-29-2013, 04:19 PM

southernstar Make the seller take YOU out... 08-30-2013, 05:26 AM

litespeedp So very wisely written... 09-01-2013, 06:45 PM

Steve Tinker The engine number is on the... 09-08-2013, 02:23 PM

southernstar Would you buy another? 09-13-2013, 10:26 AM

recycledsixtie If you are new..... 09-16-2013, 11:39 AM

358Ron Just picked up an 03 Boxster... 06-26-2014, 01:31 AM

BruceH I have 18's and put Michelin... 06-26-2014, 09:10 AM

recycledsixtie How do you really know how.... 08-04-2014, 05:04 PM

southernstar Guy, that is no different... 08-06-2014, 11:52 AM

Giller Edmonds and Consumer Reports... 08-06-2014, 05:51 PM

guesswecan777 What should I look at besides... 08-27-2014, 06:42 PM

schnellman Balanced Report Card 08-28-2014, 07:22 AM

roux Until I'm still thinking if... 09-05-2014, 10:10 PM

KyleBus Should I buy? 09-12-2014, 03:28 PM

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78F350 The only thing I would add to... 09-12-2014, 04:26 PM

dagdisco03 Not 100% sure what I'm seeing... 09-17-2014, 10:11 AM

986judy Recommend the Boxster 12-24-2014, 02:10 PM

mcdandc wow, nimby 06-12-2015, 05:02 PM

deeksha reply 05-02-2016, 10:03 PM

bramwell That articles are very timely... 02-06-2015, 12:38 AM

myboxsters Jumping in this weekend. ... 02-24-2015, 05:38 PM

traceylee1 1999 Boxster 04-02-2015, 03:46 PM

jdlmodelt You're my hero. I have a 1999... 08-05-2015, 05:19 PM

Porsche9five1 Hello board. I am looking... 06-22-2015, 02:31 PM

rick3000 jdlmodelt, do you know if it... 08-05-2015, 05:50 PM

davismorris717 I am need to know about... 10-23-2015, 02:29 AM

arthrodriver Wanted to say how good this... 12-22-2015, 03:00 PM

arthrodriver After sleeping on my... 12-23-2015, 06:51 AM

Bdrude I am about to roll over 160K... 02-09-2016, 04:02 AM

Abettinger Close to purchasing '05... 02-16-2016, 06:08 AM

ravirv Just a thinking of i have a... 03-14-2016, 02:07 AM

MISTER24HOURS love my boxster more than my... 04-01-2016, 11:55 AM

mikefocke Mike's web site is... 04-13-2016, 04:39 PM

chooch Hi All, I'm new to the... 05-04-2016, 10:51 AM

kjc2050 Did you read this thread? In... 05-04-2016, 11:54 AM

tonythetiger how much should a good PPI... 04-05-2017, 09:22 AM

BruceH I would find a good indie to... 04-05-2017, 10:10 AM

wogin What to expect when buying a... 05-08-2016, 09:55 AM

BruceH Take a read through this... 05-08-2016, 10:18 AM

wogin Thanks Bruce. I can... 05-08-2016, 11:04 AM

BruceH The $2000/year is just a wag... 05-08-2016, 11:47 AM

Disaster Also really depends on how... 06-14-2016, 02:20 AM

jeanphilippe64 Hi ,im just getting my... 05-12-2016, 03:55 PM

paulofto Welcome Jean Philippe . . . .... 05-13-2016, 05:46 AM

algiorda I was quoted $300 by the... 04-05-2017, 10:05 AM

Boxster_S_girl I've gotten quotes on PPIs... 04-05-2017, 10:12 AM

BruceH That is about right. My... 04-05-2017, 10:29 AM

Anker I second having an indie do... 04-05-2017, 10:13 AM

Dr. Acula Advice for anyone buying a... 06-25-2017, 06:08 PM

paperboy221 Was wondering what kinds of... 07-02-2017, 09:56 AM

bmsamson Here we go again 07-04-2017, 12:22 AM

RobertKing Thinking of buying a Boxster... 01-02-2018, 08:52 PM

bmsamson Thanks Robert. It was indeed... 01-02-2018, 10:20 PM

512TXS Boxsters are fun and pretty... 05-28-2018, 04:00 AM

Porsche_David The problem is finding a good... 04-05-2019, 04:38 AM

mikefocke The reference in the OP's... 04-05-2019, 11:29 AM

morgan&coke Hi, new poster, thinking... 04-12-2019, 01:56 PM

mikefocke Any idea when the motor was... 04-12-2019, 02:29 PM

morgan&coke I'm going to take a look at... 04-12-2019, 07:12 PM

Steve Hurt I just sold 1974 914 3.2... 06-02-2019, 06:26 PM

StephanRay My 1999 Boxster was recently... 06-24-2019, 12:06 AM

johngmarco 1999 Boxster 07-02-2019, 09:45 PM

Liamray Nice looking boxster, your... 07-31-2019, 09:30 PM

TGPCAR HELP!! I have been searching... 08-26-2019, 07:50 PM

Fiddlebog I wouldn't say that you need... 08-28-2019, 06:17 AM

BruceH Strange that the seller would... 08-28-2019, 06:48 AM

maytag Honestly, in great condition... 08-28-2019, 07:06 AM

TGPCAR Guys I really appreciate the... 08-28-2019, 10:53 AM

maytag Many here will disagree with... 08-28-2019, 11:38 AM

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Anker It can also be the track that... 08-30-2019, 11:35 AM

TGPCAR I GOT IT! I was able to get... 09-07-2019, 05:10 AM

maytag Well done! Can't wait to see... 09-07-2019, 09:04 AM

Porsche Sugar On Me 2000 Boxster S / 69k miles /... 09-21-2019, 12:11 PM

solo118 Hi All Looking to pick up... 07-02-2020, 01:39 PM

paulofto The 97 has a double row IMS... 07-02-2020, 05:48 PM

Newsguy Hambone, it is not uncommon... 12-31-2023, 07:27 AM

mschnittker I think the first year 1997's... 06-10-2021, 09:25 AM

mikefocke 1998 Base differs from 1997... 05-02-2023, 05:05 PM

sueanntom hey! Go Ahead! 05-08-2024, 01:26 AM

marianjanee Did you get that? 10-29-2024, 03:11 AM

jsmith IMS done with LN IMS Solution 12-15-2024, 03:43 PM

rawwmc1099 Hi Everyone, Just posting... 12-15-2024, 05:26 PM

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Porsche_David Porsche Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Toronto Posts: 3	The problem is finding a good dealer that you can trust to buy a used Porsche. I prefer independent dealers like this one https://www.dupontautocentre.com/used-porsche/ and they had a 986 on their site but it sold Has anyone imported one from the States> I am in Canada.

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