Advice for buying 2K Boxster with P0410 P1411 codes

[Homeoboxter]

A Boxster for 2K? I typically buy boxsters in this price range with a blown engine. Fixing the SAI is a minor thing compared to the really expensive issues that should make you run away, like timing chain failure, bore scoring, etc. If the rest of the car is fine it's worth it. Fixing the SAI is not expensive at all if you do it on your own. You can replace the whole thing for a couple hundreds in parts. But if you want to get something like that fixed by a mechanic you should not consider buying a car like this for 2K because probably that's not the only problem you'll be facing.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Homeoboxter

A Boxster for 2K? I typically buy boxsters in this price range with a blown engine. Fixing the SAI is a minor thing compared to the really expensive issues that should make you run away, like timing chain failure, bore scoring, etc. If the rest of the car is fine it's worth it. Fixing the SAI is not expensive at all if you do it on your own. You can replace the whole thing for a couple hundreds in parts. But if you want to get something like that fixed by a mechanic you should not consider buying a car like this for 2K because probably that's not the only problem you'll be facing.

I think he was referring to the car's model year, not its price.................

[Homeoboxter]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

I think he was referring to the car's model year, not its price.................

Hmmm, you may be right, I hope he clarifies. In that case, the cost of fixing the SAI will need to be incorporated in the price, but it still can be a great deal. He also should be aware that he can't transfer on his name right away, unless he puts it in non-op. He can get a temporary permit and drive it for two months I think until it can get smogged. My current car was like that, was pretty beat up and had a bunch of codes which took me two months to get rid of.

[Danimal]

👿 grrrr…. I just had these codes come back after a 1yr hiatus. I’m declaring war on the SAI.

[Homeoboxter]

Originally Posted by Danimal

👿 grrrr…. I just had these codes come back after a 1yr hiatus. I’m declaring war on the SAI.

Same here. There haven't been any codes for almost two years, I was bored.