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mikefocke · 05-14-2010, 06:32 AM

Tires are more expensive than for your average car...up to 40% more.

Key battery is a probable, mine just went on one of my keys. All three buttons fail to operate the locks even though it is flashing..and this from 3 feet. The ideal is 3 keys, one a valet and 2 with remotes.

Top can be a $600 in parts and do it yourself.

The windows not working causes me to wonder if the security computer under the drivers seat ever got wet. Inspect the car for flood damage.

And even for this cheap car, get a PPI. It can reveal nothing important but it will give you an idea of the condition of things and when you have to plan for expenses...and with a 13 year old car you are going to have some. Or it can tell you you want to keep searching..that this car will cause more hassle than fun.

Unless you are a mechanic, don't buy a 13 year old car unless you have access to a trusted Porsche mechanic. Not because they are a bad car (mine has been wonderfully reliable) but because it is at an age where things wear out or brake down from simple exposure to the ozone in the air.

Change the brake fluid, serpentine belt, inspect the pads and rotors, inspect the age of the tires (see sidewall markings). I also had the radiator flushed, the front radiators cleaned of debris, the plugs and coils replaced....just so I'd know the state of the maintenance.

05-14-2010, 06:32 AM	#4
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,572	Sounds like a good price if it is a good car Tires are more expensive than for your average car...up to 40% more. Key battery is a probable, mine just went on one of my keys. All three buttons fail to operate the locks even though it is flashing..and this from 3 feet. The ideal is 3 keys, one a valet and 2 with remotes. Top can be a $600 in parts and do it yourself. The windows not working causes me to wonder if the security computer under the drivers seat ever got wet. Inspect the car for flood damage. And even for this cheap car, get a PPI. It can reveal nothing important but it will give you an idea of the condition of things and when you have to plan for expenses...and with a 13 year old car you are going to have some. Or it can tell you you want to keep searching..that this car will cause more hassle than fun. Unless you are a mechanic, don't buy a 13 year old car unless you have access to a trusted Porsche mechanic. Not because they are a bad car (mine has been wonderfully reliable) but because it is at an age where things wear out or brake down from simple exposure to the ozone in the air. Change the brake fluid, serpentine belt, inspect the pads and rotors, inspect the age of the tires (see sidewall markings). I also had the radiator flushed, the front radiators cleaned of debris, the plugs and coils replaced....just so I'd know the state of the maintenance.