I've been considering a '98 Boxster. It's absolutely immaculate with 59K miles on it, silver with reddish leather interior. BUT the owner has had it for 2 years and has spent $7K on it. It needs front brakes and there is a clattering sound in the rear end every time I hit a bump. Given the things she's fixed, the car might be a manifestation of the anti-christ. It has a new aftermarket top and new aftermarket drivers seat which had to be replaced when a telephone repair truck dropped something burning through the roof and through the seat, but didn't actually catch the car on fire. Much. She had to replace the fuel pump twice -- apparently the seals failed after she used premium gas mixed with ethanol. She had to replace the soft top release mechanism. She didn't mention anything else of note. She's used one mechanic. He estimated $1100 to replace the rotors and pads on the front brakes (is that normal -- holy mackeral that's expensive), and that's with him charging $75/hour.
I know very little about these cars right now, but I do a lot of my own work, including rebuilding brake systems.
Should I consider this car, or is it a money pit? A gorgeous money pit, perhaps. Any feedback would be appreciated.
