986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners - View Single Post - Just test drove a boxster and dont know what to do!

blinkwatt · 11-01-2007, 05:51 PM

I'm all for PPIs but NOT from dealerships.........

-I was charged $350 w/o a compression test. They told me, "if you want a compression test the car isn't worth it",what type of answer is that?

-They didn't detect that my tires are getting low on tread(Even Pedros and Indy shops go that far into detail)

Just find a good indy shop. Good Luck!

I don't want to scare you with this but it seems as if the 3.2L engine is prone to IMS failures. They normally occur before 40k. Just something to consider if you aren't getting a warranty.

11-01-2007, 05:51 PM	#6
blinkwatt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,417	I'm all for PPIs but NOT from dealerships......... -I was charged $350 w/o a compression test. They told me, "if you want a compression test the car isn't worth it",what type of answer is that? -They didn't detect that my tires are getting low on tread(Even Pedros and Indy shops go that far into detail) Just find a good indy shop. Good Luck! I don't want to scare you with this but it seems as if the 3.2L engine is prone to IMS failures. They normally occur before 40k. Just something to consider if you aren't getting a warranty. __________________ -99' Zenith Blue 5-spd...didn't agree with a center divider on the freeway -01' S Orient Red Metallic 6-spd...money pit...sold to buy a house