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Old 10-24-2014, 04:37 PM   #1
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Looking at first Boxster tomorrow Need Help

Hello everyone I am looking at first Boxster tomorrow and need some help on knowing what to look at/for potential problems. First off I am not new to Porsche I have a 1987 944 ive owned for 10 years & still love, but I have never drove a boxster. Here is the specs on the car

2003 Boxster 2.7
97K
Tiptronic Trans.

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Old 10-24-2014, 04:56 PM   #2
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http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/14685-thinking-buying-boxster-must-read.html
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Old 10-24-2014, 04:58 PM   #3
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I seen that after I posted Thanks
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Old 10-24-2014, 05:02 PM   #4
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the search function is easy to use and much more effective than asking a question that's been asked hundreds of times before.
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Old 10-25-2014, 06:21 AM   #5
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Take a look at the info that JayG linked to. If you really like this particular Boxster, get a PPI before buying it! There may be hidden problems that could cause you problems done the road, so to speak. Many on here say plan to spend $2000/year on maintenance. Some years more, some less. If you do your homework and some DIY, it can be way less. Good luck and welcome to the forum
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Old 10-26-2014, 04:17 PM   #6
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All of the forgoing are critical My Porsche buying is restricted to 1. Seller must be original owner; 2. All receipts must be available 3. Milage must be low

And, as stated previously, plan to budget $2K a year. Get a copy of Pelican's 101 Projects for Boxster.


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