Need your help guys! Looking at a boxster this Saturday!

[Fastback]

Thanks for the help guys. I kinda thought the price was really good for what it is. If I do decide to go take a look at it though do you guys know where exactly the RMS is under the car (at the rear) since it sounds like the 97 model is most prone to this issue. After reading the "New scared boxster owner") thread (i think that was the thread title) it made me feel alot better about the car. I also read that 97's aren't effected by the sleeve failure and IMS? Anyway's thanks a ton guys for the help.

Oh! How much does a PPI cost generally? And i'm kinda surprised that private sellers would let someone take it in. Me, I would be nervous letting somone take my car to some service dept. getting poked at. Hrmm maybe that's just me?

[mikefocke]

by the seller delivering the car to the buyer's choice of shops, the buyer paying for the PPI and both parties receiving the results in separate discussions with the mechanic.

That way the information about the car is symmetrical, both parties know the same things and no one suspects collusion between the buyer and the mechanic. It enables a fair re-negotiation on price if something unknown is discovered.

And the PPI should be done after negotiation of a price on a "if nothing more found, I'll buy at this price" basis. Because if you can't at least reach that agreement, you don't want to pay for a PPI (~$250).

Wonderful cars, the '97s are prone to many of the same problems other years have...no cars are ever perfect.

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