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.