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Qckslvr · 10-30-2018, 07:58 PM

Apparently I have been a member of this forum for a long time! So here is my first post... And like all noobs very redundant post at that

I have wanted a Porsche of my own ever since I drove my father's 912. It had an 1800cc stroker motor with dual down draft Webers. Sadly when dad passed the 912 went to a brother and he sold it a week later..... The fury I had is for another post LOL

So after many years of looking at Boxsters, and being scared to death of the dreaded IMS failure I am ready to buy. Granted I am somewhat of a mechanic, but who wants to buy a car for huge money just to drop the transmission and throw another 3k (clutch and IMS) at a car they just bought.

I have found a super clean 2001 Boxster S. The owner has been very upfront with everything he has done to the car. It has 110,000 miles on it, new top, 1 year on a clutch and ceramic bearing IMS (I was so happy when he mentioned this), and a nice double din Pioneer with full audio system. Now it does seem to have flaw, a finicky driver side power window. Seems to work fine most of time, but then it will decide not to. I have done my reading, and feel this is something I can fix with out issue. The car has had regular maintenance at a very reputable Euro car shop.

So, as I pack my used car inspection bag and hail a Lyft, I wonder.... What should I look for. Leaky valve covers I know are common. I don't have a code reader, but I might borrow one from work. Will an 01 Boxster store codes? and will the codes that kill a car always cause the CEL to blink or stay on steady? Also after reading a bit it seems I need to listen for possible timing chain slap on start up.

Any other advise is greatly appreciated

Thanks!

10-30-2018, 07:58 PM	#1
Qckslvr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 152	Buying a Boxster.... Finally Apparently I have been a member of this forum for a long time! So here is my first post... And like all noobs very redundant post at that I have wanted a Porsche of my own ever since I drove my father's 912. It had an 1800cc stroker motor with dual down draft Webers. Sadly when dad passed the 912 went to a brother and he sold it a week later..... The fury I had is for another post LOL So after many years of looking at Boxsters, and being scared to death of the dreaded IMS failure I am ready to buy. Granted I am somewhat of a mechanic, but who wants to buy a car for huge money just to drop the transmission and throw another 3k (clutch and IMS) at a car they just bought. I have found a super clean 2001 Boxster S. The owner has been very upfront with everything he has done to the car. It has 110,000 miles on it, new top, 1 year on a clutch and ceramic bearing IMS (I was so happy when he mentioned this), and a nice double din Pioneer with full audio system. Now it does seem to have flaw, a finicky driver side power window. Seems to work fine most of time, but then it will decide not to. I have done my reading, and feel this is something I can fix with out issue. The car has had regular maintenance at a very reputable Euro car shop. So, as I pack my used car inspection bag and hail a Lyft, I wonder.... What should I look for. Leaky valve covers I know are common. I don't have a code reader, but I might borrow one from work. Will an 01 Boxster store codes? and will the codes that kill a car always cause the CEL to blink or stay on steady? Also after reading a bit it seems I need to listen for possible timing chain slap on start up. Any other advise is greatly appreciated Thanks!