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Old 01-08-2019, 09:49 PM   #7
seningen
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Hi folks as the title suggests I purchased a 1999 2.5 boxster from eBay I was the highest bidder, over the moon as I have wanted a boxster for a long time
I had lengthy conversations with the previous keeper of 4 years who was selling for health reasons.
I was very investigative and asked if there were any issues etc, took the plunge and ended up winning the car.
So a few months on I haven’t done much with the car. It’s sat on my drive pretty much as it arrived at the back end of the summer.
No tax mot etc.
I’ve replaced two front tyres and fixed the adjustable rear spoiler.
Annoyingly I suspect the car needs a clutch, it has also developed a rattle when it comes up to temp.
My predicament now is I have posted a thread on Facebook 986 group and a few have suggested it could be chain tensioners.
I’m now faced with spending the purchase price on the car to get it fixed.
What to do?
Porsche’s can be cheap to buy, but not to own... a 20 year old sports car is going to need some tlc... so you’re go8ng to pay in time or money or both...

However, the Boxster is not that hard to work on if you have tools, patience, and some knowledge & a place to work ... They are also a blast to drive hard!

Mike
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