test driving 2002 Boxter tonight!

[kk2002s]

Sticky in this same area "Thinking of buying a Boxster? - MUST READ"

It's good to start cold. That lets you hear the start up noises (Chain rattle) and if the Secondary Air Pump operates correctly (Vacuum cleaner sound for about 90 seconds).

Driving - get on hwy to feel for excessive vibration and steering straight and try hard braking - should brake in a straight line

And of course there is always a PPI

60k miles is big service interval so at 50k how much has been done

If roof is original (Plastic window (2003 had glass)), there will be wearing at the folds lines. Mine is well worn but doesn't leak. A good roof shouldn't leak

As far as common issues, well there can be many and there can be none (Sounds like our President there) so a PPI really is your best bet identifying


Good luck

[wwjd]

Originally Posted by kk2002s

Sticky in this same area "Thinking of buying a Boxster? - MUST READ"

It's good to start cold. That lets you hear the start up noises (Chain rattle) and if the Secondary Air Pump operates correctly (Vacuum cleaner sound for about 90 seconds).

Driving - get on hwy to feel for excessive vibration and steering straight and try hard braking - should brake in a straight line

And of course there is always a PPI

60k miles is big service interval so at 50k how much has been done

Good luck

Thanks for the input, will read that thread. What is PPI?

[kk2002s]

Pre-Purchase Inspection.
Typically taking the car to a reputable, brand knowledgeable mechanic to look for issues before buying

[wwjd]

drove it, enjoyed it a lot. gotta say it looks and feels like very new condition. I was already planning the inspection, but after driving it, and looking it over a while, I think I'll just get it and hope for the best. had a few owners, lots of maintenance done, all clean bill according to carfax.

I look forward to learning a TON here!

[flmont]

if its a no pressure type purchase,.I would have it looked at,..However I lost out on 2 ( seemingly ) very nice cars waiting to get a PPI done,Leave a deposit and have it checked, But no one is perfect and your info may not reflect the true shape,..I just bought a 02 base,..for 9 K 80 K miles the receipts total damn near 10.500 worth of work in the last 3 months,..I too bought first,..and PPI 2nd,..and only due to talking with the shops and the PO. Once those cars grab you buy the ass,.there is no going back to a normal driver,I have always had to have had some type of sports car,..and now Iam back,..!!! LOL