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Originally Posted by fatmike
I need more information.
First - what do you know about the car? How many owners? Do you have maintenance records? Is there proof (documentation) that the oil has been changed annually -- if not -- I'd definitely walk.
Sounds like the water pump blew. When did that happen? If the car was driven with low coolant or if coolant went were it wasn't supposed to then there could be lasting damage. Unfortunately, a water pump isn't a totally unusual thing to go in a Boxster. I'd be more concerned about the quality of the repair and the actions of the owner (shut the engine and get it towed?) than the incident itself.
What is the condition of the major wear items:
- Top overall, including the plastic rear window?
- Tires (can be worn out at 11K - but definitely worthless if still original)
- Brakes? Seems a little odd to have brakes replaced so soon. Did he track the car?
- Any accident? Fender benders? Dings? Scratches?
Does it have the must-have options? Mine are:
- Glass rear window
- PASM
- Litronic headlights (not sure from the picture)
- Wind deflectors (I see those)
My recommendation is to negotiate the price if your satisfied on your due-deligence. I would seek out a local reputable Porsche specialist (either dealer or independant) and I would make a pre-purchase inspection part of your conditions of purchase. You make the arrangements and pay for the inspection -- the buyer needs to agree to take the car to the inspection. Find someone who knows what they are doing with Boxsters and have them look at "all the usual things".
Good luck with it.
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He is the third owner. He has the records that were performed at the 15k maintenance as well as the records for the coolant tank and water pump repair. I am not sure about the records for an annual oil change, I will check into that.
He said the top is in good condition, the vinyl rear window has some creases in it. The tries are Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 with 5k on them. The car does not have Litronic headlights. I only have about 17k to play with. I offered him 15.8k
Here is some additional stuff he wrote me.
"Just for your information. There is no major damage on the car. The former owner always had the scheduled oil changes and had some work done on the car which I have the invoices. For example he had the brake system flushed, replaced the serpentine belt, replaced water pump and coolant reservoir and put a new battery in all right around 15000 miles. I bought it from him at 15,500 miles and had the oil changed soon after. I haven't had any problems with the car or done any other service.
There are small scratches on both doors. There are also scratches on the tips of the both side view mirrors. There are small chips from road debris in the front. It is consistent with a 20,000 mile car. The back plastic window is in good condition compared to the others I've seen. It does have a faded scratch in it and about 2 or 3 places where the plastic looks to have bunched up. The previous owner says that could happen when it's cold out. The driver's side arm rest is a little worn. The seats have some creases but no rips on them. The creases are right on the lip and that's probably where I've sat to get into the car. "