Should I buy a 1999 Boxter?

[RedTele58]

'99 is a great year. I have 5 of them.

Early enough to have the better IMS bearing, late enough to have the production bugs sorted on them.

It sounds like a good example. Don't get wrapped up in forum hype about what can go wrong or why someone doesn't like them, or an S model is better (I have two of them, they're not) or a tip transmission isn't cool.

For every whiny story you read about the 986, I'll give you three positive ones back.

Two weeks ago I pulled one of my '99s out of the shop where it's been sitting covered in dust (ask Jon - 78F350, about the dust. ). I washed it, checked the fluid and tires, filled it with gas and took off on a 1,500 mile round trip to Colorado for a week. It never even thought about skipping a beat.

When you get it, maintain it, take care of it, don't be afraid to drive it hard once in awhile and enjoy your new Boxster! :dance:


BTW - my 996? It's a '99 too!

[78F350]

Originally Posted by RedTele58

... Two weeks ago I pulled one of my '99s out of the shop where it's been sitting covered in dust (ask Jon - 78F350, about the dust. ). ...

Serious dust; Initially upon entering Rick's secret Boxster warehouse lair, they looked like they were all the same dull gray color. I've thought about it and realized that covers would probably do more damage than good there. We need to shrink wrap them.

[RedTele58]

Originally Posted by 78f350

serious dust; initially upon entering rick's secret boxster warehouse lair, they looked like they were all the same dull gray color. I've thought about it and realized that covers would probably do more damage than good there. We need to shrink wrap them.

I like that idea!