Am I being a D$#K trying to buy a Boxster

[Giller]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Car 1 I'd value between $11k-$12k, so that is not bad. If you really like it and it passes PPI without too much work needed, maybe offer $12k even and see what they say. The LN retrofit (if genuine) is a big plus on a single row IMSB car. $2k-$3k to get caught up on maintenance on top of the price really isn't that unusual and that cost can be cut significantly by doing some of the easy stuff yourself.

Car 2 is a prime candidate for IMS failure with its low miles and single row bearing. Add the bearing retrofit to the price tag and it's just not worth it, IMO.

Bear in mind 'prime candidate' is what, on an 03, probably only about 8% made will have IMS issues. Therefore 92% will be just fine, even under it's current conditions.

[Slate 01]

Originally Posted by Giller

Bear in mind 'prime candidate' is what, on an 03, probably only about 8% made will have IMS issues. Therefore 92% will be just fine, even under it's current conditions.

Exactly right.

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Giller

Bear in mind 'prime candidate' is what, on an 03, probably only about 8% made will have IMS issues. Therefore 92% will be just fine, even under it's current conditions.

8% before you factor in the low miles. I'm not one to drink the IMSB kool-aid, but the pros say that garage queens are more susceptible to bearing issues due to oil acidity inside the bearing (pitting and etching of the balls and races).

If I were to buy one of the two, higher miles and an LN retrofit would look much more appealing.