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Originally Posted by Shotokan
Hello everyone! I just purchased a '99 Boxster with 62,000 miles. The dealership (non-Porsche) told me the car was well maintained and freshly serviced. The local dealer couldn't squeeze me in to take a look, so I took a chance. UGH!
I don't know if it is just me, or if the car has issues. I have called the dealership and they of course say "it's a used car"
Anyway...I have just ran into the following issues. Any and all advice would be appreciated.
1)Trunk light comes on when you start the car, then stays on for 3-4 minutes before going off (don't know if this is normal or not)
2)The air bag light came on yesterday after a heavy rain and hasn't gone off. I don't know if something is wet or what is going on
3) The right side behind the seat was full of water today after a heavy rain. I could not find any water on the door or the wall behind the seat. The water was just in the floorboard under the seat.
4) I have also noticed a noise in the right rear of the car after hitting a bump. It also sounds like a jack is bouncing around, but I know that is not the case. I had new tires installed and they didn't see anything noticable. I can't honestly say they would even know what they were looking for, I don't 
Final question, is it worth it to take to the dealer and spend the $495 they charge to inspect the car for possible problems?
Thanks in advance.
Cameron |
It's not the trunk light, it's the spoiler light, and it's normal. Read your owner's manual.
There are drain plugs in the area where the top rests inside the car. These clog and then water makes it's way into the car and destroys the security computer under the driver's seat. That covers 3 and probably 2 as well.
There are many suspension bushings that wear over time and can cause clunking. There also may be something loose either under the seat, under the car, or in the trunk.
Yes, you should have done this before buying the car, but get it checked over BY A PORSCHE SPECIALIST to see what you're in for.