Why do I need an S and what year

[mikefocke]

Originally Posted by jcb986

Look at it this way...if it looks like it's been coursed or hot dogged, walk away. Look for one with no more than 60K miles on it if it's your toy. A daily driver would have 20-30K on it with no mods. A one owner with a service history is a big positive but does not guarantee any future problems. I personally like the TIP which translate in less money being spent on clutch, RMS or IMS. TIP owners seem to have less expenses on their ownership over, say 5 years. Mine, pictured here in this email had 62k on it, one owner, absolutely well taken care of and the previous owner was a PCA member. I new I would spend a least $2K on it to do the things a 60K P-car needed and it has only cost me $1500 to take care of the maintenance with $800 being spent on new tires. Do not buy because it's cheap...to me that means this one is costing the owner a lot of money or a lot needs to be spent on it. Buyer beware, always.

Isn't it odd that Jake says a TIP is both more likely to have an IMS problem and is more expensive to have an IMSR. (Yes, I own a TIP>)

[jcb986]

Originally Posted by mikefocke

Isn't it odd that Jake says a TIP is both more likely to have an IMS problem and is more expensive to have an IMSR. (Yes, I own a TIP>)

I would say at least 9 out of 10 IMS failures where with standards than autos on this forum......?????

[sd_boxster]

If I were buying now, I'd hit the Porsche dealerships to see the inventory of CPO Boxsters. I paid $25K for my '03 - with just 22K miles - in September of 08, and I suspect there are more deals today than a couple of years ago.

You'll pay more for CPO with a warranty than you would private-party. Mine cost about $3K more than a comparable private party car. Peace of mind for $1,500 a year... I was willing to pay it.

[ekam]

Over here, if you're caught speeding 50km/h (31mph) over the speed limit the police can tow your vehicle on the spot and suspend your license for 7 days.

Mind you also the 6 speed have weak second gear synchros. That's actually more likely to fail down the line than getting IMS failure.

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