Almost a new owner....

[kwakr738]

Thanks for the response. I currently am in Brooklyn and will not be able to perform maintenance on the car. I did get in touch with with a local garage and he informed that the cost of maintenance and repair is comparable to a BMW or Mercedes. He recommended that a pre-sale inspection is something I should invest in.

Any more experiences good or bad with maintenance/repair would be much appreciated.

Thanks again!

[mikefocke]

http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/mikesporscheboxsterwebpages .

Poke around on that site (read at least the first 3 or 4 web pages) and get a feel for what ownership is like, what the risks and rewards are. I'd only buy if I had located a well though of Porsche maintenance facility as, without that (and given that you can't self maintain) I'd think ownership would be impractical.

I've never owned a Boxster and lived in the city where I was subject to parallel parking and the differing bumper heights of SUVs. I'd worry about that where you live.

Having said that, I'm on my second Boxster, both used, both quite trouble free over 5 years. I do do some routine maintenance myself and for that there is an enormous amount of help available...write ups (some of which are on that site, others are linked to). I use independent mechanics where I can, some dealership services when I need them. Dealers vary. But then that is true for all brands.

Do definitely get the Pre Purchase Inspection (PPI) done.

It is a wonderful car.

[kwakr738]

Mike, thanks for the link and the great info you put into that site. I actually have been pokin around quite a bit over the past couple of days.

Yes NYC cars are known for their hideous bumper scars. It will always make more sense to take the subway to work, and the car will be used mostly for recreation.

Thanks for emphasizing the PPI again. I am currently calling up independent garages in my area now. It's promising to hear that your 2 Boxsters have been a pleasant experience for you.

Thanks,
Alan

[fatmike]

I got my PPI done in Rockaway NJ at Powertech. Its a big place (6 bays), all Porsche. They are worth the drive (25 miles?) if you can't find a closer place that is a specialty shop.

Good luck.