Carfax History question - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Ronzi · 01-09-2006, 09:10 AM

Looks to me like something happened to that car in mid-2000. It was returned to the dealer for some kind of service 5 times between June and the end of the yr.
That was beyond anal. There was something wrong with the car that they had trouble fixing.
Any Porsche dealer can access the Porsche warranty database and pull up details of warranty work performed.

MNBoxster · 01-09-2006, 09:46 AM

Hi,

All good suggestions so far, but in truth, all it is is speculation. Not that it's necessarily a Bad Car, but sufficient question has been raised for you to find out.

Before you go plunking $X0,000 down on this car, you need to spend a few bucks and get more information. Have a thorough PPI done, even though this is no Guarantee, it just raises the odds in your favor. Then, contact a Porsche Dealer or PNA and get the service records. If you can't get them, WALK AWAY!!!

The most expensive Porsche to own usually turns out to be the one which was the Cheapest to Buy! Remember, the one thing this World is not short of are Used Porsche Boxsters! Good Luck!!

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Brucelee · 01-09-2006, 11:28 AM

Jim is dead on!

RandallNeighbour · 01-09-2006, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

The most expensive Porsche to own usually turns out to be the one which was the Cheapest to Buy!

Oh yeah. I second this from personal experience.

rteichman · 01-09-2006, 01:37 PM

Thanks all, I appreciate the input. I looked at the car today and it was very "rough" I decided against it. I'm leaning towards the first one which you guys claimed was too expensive (99 43k miles $20k). However, I can't find one I like as much for less money. Besides it was previously owned by a member of this forum who saw my posts and contacted me to give the car a clean bill of health.

deliriousga · 01-09-2006, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Have a thorough PPI done, even though this is no Guarantee, it just raises the odds in your favor. Then, contact a Porsche Dealer or PNA and get the service records. If you can't get them, WALK AWAY!!!

Amen!

CA_Boxster · 01-09-2006, 02:15 PM

Check these guys out: http://www.expomc.com/

They all list as eBay auctions, but you can call directly, too. Reputable place with a lot in Houston. They're also a good price gauge for looking in your own area. They generally sell the cars for $500-$1000 below their listed "buy it now" price. I watched prices for about 6 months before I decided to buy my 2000 and I found that these guys weren't far off the fair price and their inventory is high quality so it's a good barometer for comparing good cars in your own neighborhood. They usually have a few Boxsters.