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dean · 02-25-2013, 10:56 AM

Hi all,

i'm on a budget of about £5000 and was very surprised to find a 99 2.5 with 79k for sale at £5500. Then i looked into it and quickly discovered that Boxster engines blow up!

Do they blow up even after doing 79k miles over a period of 14 years or does this make for a safe bet?

Will a PPI give any advanced notification or probability of the occurrence of the common faults?

I can just about afford the beauty but cannot afford some of the prices I have seen for the main major issues.

I guess what i'm looking for is to be talked out of (or into!) it by people with experience so I can settle for an MR2, get on with my life and forget I ever heard the glorious sound of the engine!

Any advice, short n' simple or long n' complex will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

02-25-2013, 10:56 AM	#1
dean Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1	Yes i'm a clueless newb! Hi all, i'm on a budget of about £5000 and was very surprised to find a 99 2.5 with 79k for sale at £5500. Then i looked into it and quickly discovered that Boxster engines blow up! Do they blow up even after doing 79k miles over a period of 14 years or does this make for a safe bet? Will a PPI give any advanced notification or probability of the occurrence of the common faults? I can just about afford the beauty but cannot afford some of the prices I have seen for the main major issues. I guess what i'm looking for is to be talked out of (or into!) it by people with experience so I can settle for an MR2, get on with my life and forget I ever heard the glorious sound of the engine! Any advice, short n' simple or long n' complex will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.