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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-21-2018, 10:31 AM

Replies: 32

Need advice on Pre Purchase Inspection report

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Posted By Jeremy Cronin

Thanks. The fact that IMS and top were both...

Thanks. The fact that IMS and top were both recently replaced is what drew me to this car, and although there was not much more detailed history, I still went ahead.
Lesson learned.

I like the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-21-2018, 05:45 AM

Replies: 32

Need advice on Pre Purchase Inspection report

Views: 2,758

Posted By Jeremy Cronin

Hmmmm.... PPI garage just called. One of the...

Hmmmm.... PPI garage just called.
One of the finds is that the left transmission mount has been welded up at some point.
I'm guessing the forum's advice here is Big Red Light even before hearing...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-19-2018, 05:45 PM

Replies: 32

Need advice on Pre Purchase Inspection report

Views: 2,758

Posted By Jeremy Cronin

Bouncing this thread up again as I am looking now...

Bouncing this thread up again as I am looking now at a 2002 S with similar miles to the previous one, asking price $9800, IMS bearing has been changed recently. Couple of minor collisions that needed...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-10-2018, 01:26 PM

Replies: 31

Hello?!

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Posted By Jeremy Cronin

I don't know Fred as I'm new here, (Welcome back...

I don't know Fred as I'm new here, (Welcome back anyway!) but if the car is standing on its wheels for a few months, it's best to pump up the tire pressure to near the max.
This will prevent...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-09-2018, 09:16 AM

Replies: 32

Need advice on Pre Purchase Inspection report

Views: 2,758

Posted By Jeremy Cronin

Thanks for the additional strengthening comments...

Thanks for the additional strengthening comments :)

Meanwhile, what is it with people who advertise cars on Craigslist?
I've been trying to contact 3 sellers for the last 2 days about local cars...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-08-2018, 10:10 AM

Replies: 32

Need advice on Pre Purchase Inspection report

Views: 2,758

Posted By Jeremy Cronin

I'm pretty set on an S only, which limits my...

I'm pretty set on an S only, which limits my choice and leaves most sub 10K Boxsters out of the picture.
I want that extra bit of performance, that 6th gear, and the factory brake and suspension...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-07-2018, 07:42 PM

Replies: 32

Need advice on Pre Purchase Inspection report

Views: 2,758

Posted By Jeremy Cronin

I can't wait till you find out how much a nice...

I can't wait till you find out how much a nice house costs out here :D

But seriously - Todd Mac here below was citing $1100 at a dealer, so $720 sounds reasonable compared to that.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-07-2018, 08:06 AM

Replies: 32

Need advice on Pre Purchase Inspection report

Views: 2,758

Posted By Jeremy Cronin

Thanks everyone for your feedback! I posted a...

Thanks everyone for your feedback!
I posted a reply last night but I got some odd message about a moderator needing to check it, and I never saw it again.

I did speak to a local Porsche...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-06-2018, 06:28 PM

Replies: 32

Need advice on Pre Purchase Inspection report

Views: 2,758

Posted By Jeremy Cronin

Thanks for all the extra advice! On items 7...

Thanks for all the extra advice!

On items 7 through 10, there's no sign of accident on Carfax or in PPI. I asked them specifically and they said there are no signs of an accident.

Item 7: The...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-06-2018, 02:03 PM

Replies: 32

Need advice on Pre Purchase Inspection report

Views: 2,758

Posted By Jeremy Cronin

Thanks so far for your feedback. I offered...

Thanks so far for your feedback.

I offered an amended $11,400 post inspection, which the seller rejected and said he won't take anything less than 12K.
Haven't yet decided how to respond.

I am...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-06-2018, 09:48 AM

Replies: 32

Need advice on Pre Purchase Inspection report

Views: 2,758

Posted By Jeremy Cronin

Need advice on Pre Purchase Inspection report

Hi all,

I just got the PPI report on a 2001 Boxster S manual I am considering buying.
Pre-inspection agreed price is $12,000 and the car has 89,000 miles.
Car is in Florida and I am in Ohio, so...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-04-2018, 06:19 AM

Replies: 14

How many catalytic converters are on a 2001 Boxster S?

Views: 1,763

Posted By Jeremy Cronin

Thanks! I did see this image yesterday in one...

Thanks!
I did see this image yesterday in one of the other forums, so this does give me more of a feelgood on this.
This was corroborated by a couple of Porsche specialists I spoke to, although of...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-31-2018, 05:22 AM

Replies: 14

How many catalytic converters are on a 2001 Boxster S?

Views: 1,763

Posted By Jeremy Cronin

Thanks again for the feedback. Yes, a couple of...

Thanks again for the feedback.
Yes, a couple of calls to local Porsche specialists is definitely worth the effort - I'll do that.

To Mike - the O2 sensors are connected - you can see them in one...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-30-2018, 12:00 PM

Replies: 14

How many catalytic converters are on a 2001 Boxster S?

Views: 1,763

Posted By Jeremy Cronin

Thank you all for the feedback. Meanwhile...

Thank you all for the feedback.

Meanwhile the seller has confirmed that the Borla catalog number is that of the cat-back kit, but that still doesn't specify anything about the rear cats (that...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-30-2018, 07:11 AM

Replies: 14

How many catalytic converters are on a 2001 Boxster S?

Views: 1,763

Posted By Jeremy Cronin

How many catalytic converters are on a 2001 Boxster S?

Hi,
I am in the process of buying a 2001 Boxster S from a private seller in Florida (I am in Ohio). Looking forward to making my first post in the New Member Introductions!
I drove a 1984 944 for...

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