How old/cheap can I go and STILL get a warranty??? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

AddictionRacing · 07-09-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rick3000

For the most part IMS does not occur on pre-'01 Boxster's, but it can on the rare occasion occur as it did with Addiction. But that doesn't mean you should be discouraged from getting a Boxster. Engine failures do happen, but if you have a warranty there is nothing to worry about.

Addiction, I am wondering if your car had an engine replacement after '01. You should check the service records or try and match the engine serial number. If you had an engine replacement, PCNA my be liable to fix it.

I don't mean to jack this thread, but I saw a post you made on Renntech about an X at the end of the serial number meaning it was replaced. Did you get an answer as to whether that's true or not? Once I get the serial number how can I tell when the motor is from? Thanks!

23109VC · 07-10-2008, 12:24 AM

I appreciate the info

My dad has a 2000 base model he is going to sell I think his has about 75000 miles on it. If I bought his could I get a warranty for it?

I read another thread here a out a guy who got his engine replacemt claim denied due to technical bs like he didn't do an oil change on time or something like that...if I bought a used boxstsr with say 75000 miles and had no service history and a week into my ownership it blew the motor, can the warranty do deny the claim due to former owners negligence or lack of records?

rick3000 · 07-10-2008, 07:20 AM

Your going to need to call up some warranty companies to get those questions answered. But I am sure you will be able to find a warranty for an older car.

vipola · 07-10-2008, 07:23 AM

23109VC: Everyone told me when i buyed mine that the purschase cost of a Porsche was nothing compared to the maintenance cost, don't buy a porsche if you got 0$ to maintain it, just tires can cost you over 300$ each.. If you want to avoid problem, get the Newest car you can afford, you will save on maintenance on the long run if you don't get badluck. There is no point of getting a mortgage for a porsche and eating kraft dinner all year long..

And by the way, doing an oil change at time is NOT a BS technicality, oil is one of the only maintenance you should never delay, on any vehicule.

rick3000 · 07-10-2008, 07:39 AM

I agree with vipola, but the newest car may not be the best. You can get an older car with low miles, or a newer car with higher miles. I would personally pick older lower miles. But if your only going to keep the car a few years, and just use it on the weekend then higher mileage might be okay for you.
I would avoid a '97, but I wouldn't go higher than maybe 35-40k miles. You need to find the middle ground that works for you.

nola911 · 07-10-2008, 07:59 AM

I hate to say this, but I do not think it is a good idea for you to buy one if you are on a tight budget. Outside of the engine failures, many other things can go wrong with bills totaling 1000 here and 2000 there. In my year of ownership, I had to replace a computer module (1000) rip down the whole cooling system to chase down a leak/faulty thermostat (750) new tires (1200) servicing (1000) insurance (1300). I didn't get a new engine, but my cost to own it was still over 4 grand for the year. I also spent 4000 or so on hardtop, headlights, tail lights, led bulbs, sills, ect.

Now, other members have different stories, some have cars that cost them no more than their daily driver camry. My point is to be prepared on these suckers. They are worth every penny if you have the pennies to spend.

Regarding the warranty, I havent seen anyone with a good company that always pays, other than buying CPO, which if you can swing it, you are in great shape and I say " DO IT!"

LoveBunny · 07-10-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by maxferran

I hate to say this, but I do not think it is a good idea for you to buy one if you are on a tight budget. Outside of the engine failures, many other things can go wrong with bills totaling 1000 here and 2000 there. In my year of ownership, I had to replace a computer module (1000) rip down the whole cooling system to chase down a leak/faulty thermostat (750) new tires (1200) servicing (1000) insurance (1300). I didn't get a new engine, but my cost to own it was still over 4 grand for the year. I also spent 4000 or so on hardtop, headlights, tail lights, led bulbs, sills, ect.

Now, other members have different stories, some have cars that cost them no more than their daily driver camry. My point is to be prepared on these suckers. They are worth every penny if you have the pennies to spend.

Regarding the warranty, I havent seen anyone with a good company that always pays, other than buying CPO, which if you can swing it, you are in great shape and I say " DO IT!"

Yeah, insurance is something else to consider. Mine went up about $50 per month for my boxster. It's a new one, so maybe it's in large part due to increased value of the car itself, but still, that is the biggest insurance increase I have ever had in my life. And I don't have a bad record either.

But just remember. If it's not your daily driver, you don't have to rely on it to get places. Therefore, if you need some time to come up with money for repairs it's not as big of a deal.

vipola · 07-10-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rick3000

I agree with vipola, but the newest car may not be the best. You can get an older car with low miles, or a newer car with higher miles. I would personally pick older lower miles. But if your only going to keep the car a few years, and just use it on the weekend then higher mileage might be okay for you.
I would avoid a '97, but I wouldn't go higher than maybe 35-40k miles. You need to find the middle ground that works for you.

by the way.. I said newest, not the most recent

more you add miles, more you use it, less it's new

so find the newest mint, best shape possible.. including year, milles, mecanic and estetic aspect.. newest possible!

To complete the story, of maxferran, I had mine for a year now.. and I only had to change tires.. dindn't had any problem yet, I been lucky, but it will come

thenavarro · 07-10-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vipola

23109VC: Everyone told me when i buyed mine that the purschase cost of a Porsche was nothing compared to the maintenance cost, don't buy a porsche if you got 0$ to maintain it, just tires can cost you over 300$ each.. If you want to avoid problem, get the Newest car you can afford, you will save on maintenance on the long run if you don't get badluck. There is no point of getting a mortgage for a porsche and eating kraft dinner all year long..

And by the way, doing an oil change at time is NOT a BS technicality, oil is one of the only maintenance you should never delay, on any vehicule.

Just as an FYI, I'm the guy that the warranty company denied, and I DID have the oil changes done on time, have the receipts to prove it. They just look for any reason to deny the claim whether it's related to the actual problem or not.

Mike

lucky_topher · 07-10-2008, 06:32 PM

i bought a CPO because warranty was important to me (as i've read some hideous repair costs)...

got a 2001 boxster with 30,124 miles. CPO gives me 2 yrs or 100k total miles, whichever comes first...

so i'm going to drive it for 2 years, then sell it and look at 911's

vipola · 07-10-2008, 07:06 PM

Damn.. reading this thread give the impression boxster are just like a delayed bomb.. I'm sure it's not so bad

rick3000 · 07-10-2008, 08:59 PM

They really aren't, "time bombs." Some people have had problems, and Boxster's do have more problems than most cars. But that isn't a very good reason not to get one. Ultimately, it's up to you to make up your mind. Personally, I think the engine failure issue has been blown out of proportion lately.

Also, I didn't catch the newest vs. most recent thing.