Bent wheels for a newbie

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by gwellman

I appreciate the feedback guys.

I looked closely and there aren't any marks at the bend point. The car came from NH, so it might of happened when the summer tires were put back on this year. Unfortunately I didn't own it at that point and don't know when or where that might have been done.

Any suggestions on where to go from here?

Thanks again.

I would like a extra pair of rear wheels if you want to sell yours.

[gwellman]

Wow...

I wasn't expecting so much useful feedback. You guys are the best!

To address some of the replies:

-They are 18" wheels. I believe they are originals because because they are listed on the original window sticker. I guess they could have been replaced - where would the porsche part number be stamped?

-I checked out the inside of both fronts and did not see matching bends. Looked at them and felt them but there was nothing notable.

-I had my PPI done at a mechanic I found on the PCA north east website. The dealer wanted it to be done at a porsche affiliate of theirs, but I wanted an impartial 3rd party. I attached a copy of the PPI this time (sorry for the crappy quality, this is what they emailed me).

Now for some unfortunate updates... I finally had a mechanic friend take a look around and he found:

-The front left tire has a tear in the sidewall (pic attached). I figured that I would have a hard time arguing this, but my mechanic buddy claims he can see that spray-on sidewall finish inside the cut - indicating it was present when the dealer finished the car. We'll see.

-A CV boot that was supposed to be replaced by the dealer was still in ribbons (pic attached). The dealer took 10 days to "get the boot" and then only replaced one of the torn boots. On top of that, I had the PPI mechanic look the car over again when he replaced the tail lights on Friday and "everything checked." No mention of the boot, wheels or sidewall.

I'm really having serious doubts about the integrity of this (specific) vehicle. I am going to see the PPI mechanic and dealer on Thursday morning. Thoughts? Opinions?

And I've got to say it one more time... I am totally impressed with the willingness to help out a new guy. Hopefully my new car will last long enough for me to give back to the boxster community.

Best,
Greg

[ekam]

Is it just me or how the heck does the CV boot break like that??? I have a strange feeling that this car was repo'd and the owner just went crazy with it.

[chaabouni]

How about a bad "tow job" the municipality kind where your car gets taken to a impound lot with regard for its safety or breakage? Could one of those "raise the front end from the wheels" jobs do the this kind of damage?

[mptoledo]

Like I said before, you didn't just buy a Boxster, you got your self one heck of a support group.

Does the PPI have some type of liability for things he missed? I would check the oil and tranny fluid, belts and other stuff on your own just to make sure!! I don't think there is any evidence of abuse, but maybe a bad tow was the culprit. I would definately hold the dealers balls to the fire to get as much done as you can. The ppi also if you can!! I Mean what the hell did he inspect? your radio?

[BYprodriver]

The Cut on the tire sidewall is OK unless threads are cut/frayed if OK use superglue to glue back in place

[litteng]

your agreement to purchase this car; does it have terms regarding a limited time frame in which you can return the car with full refund?

from the pictures the selling dealer is bending you over bigtime and the mechanic who did the PPI needs to go for an eye examine...

i would return the car on the basis of dealer bad faith... :chicken: