[Utahridge]

I am looking at a 2001 Boxster S with only 3,100 actual miles! The car is currently owned by an older gentleman who says he only drove it a couple hundred miles a year and then stored it in a heated, indoor, private collection in the winter (approximately six months).

The owner and car are known and have been personally vouched for by a mutual friend of the highest integrity – who also has a significant financial interest to not screw me over. My friend is a long-time Porsche owner who made the introduction when I told him I was looking for a Boxster – this will be an un-advertised, private transaction.

The car was just taken out of storage and I'm finally going to see it this week. From all indications it will look factory new. I feel the asking price is fair, but the ridiculously low miles scare me to death.

If interested, I already have a highly respected shop ready to complete a thorough PPI. In addition, if I do purchase this vehicle, I plan to have the same shop completely go over the car and service everything. Also, I am considering having the LN IMS Retrofit installed soon after purchase for peace of mind.

Even putting IMS and RMS fears aside, this car's possible, original warranty issues were never even discovered – which frightens me. Should I seriously consider this car or run away? What issues am I going to face buying such a low mileage vehicle? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.