Advice Needed on Buying a Boxster HELP PLEASE

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by viperfish

Hi Friends,

I have been an avid porsche nut for over 20 years and it has been a dream to own a porsche. I am in love with the Boxster and am considering a very clean one owner 1999 with all records and 60K miles. After reading these forums i am scared out of my mind to buy the car due to the potential of engine failure and/or high cost of maintenence. I understand parts are expensive but some folks are spending 3000-5000K for a single repair such as ignition, convertible top etc. The engine issues alone could mean that i may have to just junk the car. I am now very confused and torn. I dont mind dropping the occasional 1000-1500 on an repair, but anything over 2K seems way too high? Maybe I am way too poor to own one. I currently have a Lexus IS350 and have previously owned several Mercedes and Bimmers without a warranty, but i have never had to deal with 3K-5K repair bills. My other options are the Z4 or SC430, but i REALLY want the Boxster. Can you experts advice me please? Perhaps reading too many threads on crazy repairs and breakdowns has made me paranoid.

Much appreciated

You're going to get alot of advice, but trust me, I'm the only one with the right answer.

A PPI is a must, but it will only catch a car that's been neglected or has some obvious issues. The things you're worried about won't turn up in the inspection.

If you have that much concern about repairs, don't buy this car. You will never be able to enjoy it if you have a fear of using it in the back of your mind. From your two other choices, you seem to really be looking for a sporty convertible more than a sports car. So on two levels, you will not be satisfied with a Boxster. My best advice to you is to get the Lexus and enjoy it for thousands of trouble free miles.

As Mr. Spock so wisely once said, "you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as wanting." I think this very much applies to Porsches.