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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-08-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,165
Posted By mfm22
what would you estimate the cost at ?

what would you estimate the cost at ?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-06-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,586
Posted By mfm22
Question Wheel /tire size options

2003 boxster S. Wheel - 18"
OEM Tires 225/40/r18. Front
265/35/r18 Rear

I'm thinking of getting 2nd set wheels for winter / summer tires.
Do I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2016, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,165
Posted By mfm22
If that's it no biggie. It was hot under there...

If that's it no biggie. It was hot under there after test drive so I didn't poke around with hands
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,165
Posted By mfm22
'03 test drive. Strange noise

Saw a possible purchase today. Tried to do a better job of checking this one out before getting the ppi

Body seems straight no evidence of body repair , stickers were found in front and back ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-04-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,889
Posted By mfm22
I've already bumped some guest's to wedding lol ...

I've already bumped some guest's to wedding lol You would not believe how much this affair is adding up to !! wish they would elope

Just decided last night to focus on the 'S' for a few...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2016, 06:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,889
Posted By mfm22
Nice car Lee. Your almost a neighbor. ...

Nice car Lee.

Your almost a neighbor. Melville - Massapequa
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,889
Posted By mfm22
My budget is tight (daughters wedding is...

My budget is tight (daughters wedding is approaching ). I allocated 10k for boxster.
After looking at what's around. I can see 10k will grow to 13 or 14.

It'd be nice to find a well kept...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2016, 04:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,889
Posted By mfm22
The ironic part is hearing from the seller...

The ironic part is hearing from the seller tonight. He said he went over inspection with
The shop and was "very satisfied" with the findings ! Holy smokes. He must be delusional
He hadn't ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,889
Posted By mfm22
PPI Done = Epic fail !

OK - It wasn't a huge surprise but it is a disappointment.

The seller was putting inspection off - his reasoning was rain .. he doesn't drive it in rain.
Alright I respected his choice but feel...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,914
Posted By mfm22
Thanks 78F350. That's the type of info I'm...

Thanks 78F350.

That's the type of info I'm looking for. :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,914
Posted By mfm22
wouldn't want to bypass the ppi , just want to...

wouldn't want to bypass the ppi , just want to eliminate some dogs before the ppi .

it can become costly getting multiple ppi's

Gelbster - that orange county boxster could be a deal a bit...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,914
Posted By mfm22
Smile Idiots guide to buying a 986!

Jeez this is harder than I thought ! I'm searching the usual places and finding some possibilities .. but they are not always local.
So if I'm willing to travel 30-50 miles to look at these I'd...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-30-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,130
Posted By mfm22
Put it up and see the response. Can't hurt to...

Put it up and see the response. Can't hurt to know the demand

By the way I'm in the market :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,747
Posted By mfm22
Thanks I was using 3 rd character as letter o ...

Thanks I was using 3 rd character as letter o not number zero

but these reports don't always show build specs do they ?

i asked owner for a picture of the hood sticker - it was not there -...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,747
Posted By mfm22
I put vin in and dosn't work ? not valid ??

I put vin in and dosn't work ? not valid ??
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,498
Posted By mfm22
I'm thinking the ims bearing should be a routine...

I'm thinking the ims bearing should be a routine replacement at xxx miles
like a timing belt .
I'm sure after a certain amount of miles anything can fail . Bearings fail & the imsb was obviously...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2016, 07:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,747
Posted By mfm22
VIN Info - how to find ?

I know some VIN's are easy to look up [ BMW" ] Is there a free link to find build specs on boxster vin's ??
Thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2016, 06:17 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,498
Posted By mfm22
the current owner has had car for over 10 yrs . ...

the current owner has had car for over 10 yrs . says he changes oil every year , he averages less than 3000 miles / yr . I'll see what other records he has

I can see how things will wear or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2016, 07:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,498
Posted By mfm22
Thumbs up 1999 with double row ims vs single row

Is it safe to say the '99 has a low incidence of ims failure. At less than 1%.
The rate of failure with double rows looks to be over 8%.

I'm having a ppi done on a '99 boxster this weekend ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,712
Posted By mfm22
I guess it's best to wait for one that has been...

I guess it's best to wait for one that has been "properly sorted out".
But how many of us are that rational !!

If I hadn't owned one I would not bother with a car with known issues (potential...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,712
Posted By mfm22
I did see the silver 986. May be some other...

I did see the silver 986. May be some other issues. Would rather pursue the S upstate NY but that's an older post may be sold

I know that the ims was not changed so it's a given . The current...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,712
Posted By mfm22
I think I should let seller have an idea of my...

I think I should let seller have an idea of my offer prior to the ppi. Don't want to waste our time or my $ doing inspection and not being close on price.

You are right about the time of year,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,712
Posted By mfm22
Question Is it fair to negotiate ...

Looking for a Boxster & have small budget. Found a '99 with 55,000 miles well kept .
Current owner has it for ten years . In doing a quick inspection I noticed some overspray, car had some paint...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,523
Posted By mfm22
Very well done , thanks for your efforts

Very well done , thanks for your efforts
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