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Old 06-16-2014, 03:27 PM   #9
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Welcome! If your looking to buy a Boxster here are some tips:

The IMS bearing in engines can fail in 1% (two row bearing) to 8% (single row bearing) in 986 Boxsters usually resulting in complete engine failure. That is perhaps the Achilles heal of the car. If that would keep you up at night, there are replacement parts that make that go away. Price is $1000 or greater depending on your choice.

As the cars are getting mature, certain parts are failing like the air oil separater, but any older model of any make will be similar.

Replacement parts are very, very expensive, particularly internal engine parts.

You will be hard pressed to find a car that's more fun to drive. It reminds me of the go kart I had as a kid, only much more fun. I've never had more fun driving.

If you're looking for a legal addiction, buy a Boxster, you'll grin from ear to ear every time you drive it.
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