Should I Buy This Car -- Opinions Please! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

996tt2002 · 06-05-2010, 09:19 AM

Haven't talked price yet. Have gotten three cars from them in the past. A 300ZX

and my present two vehicles, Lexus GS400 and Nissan pickup.

Know that there are newer, faster cars out there but for the time being this

could be a good choice.

edbelton · 06-05-2010, 09:43 AM

I bought a 98 with 39k, showroom condition for 12K in Jan. I was never worried about the purchase until I got here. Dont let your preocupied mind bother you, there are thousands of unaware owners that enjoy the hell out of their boxsters everyday without trouble. It is an awesome car, and being in the family spares you from worrying about unknown mistreatment. If you like the car, go for it, but forget about all the issues once it is yours, just enjoy it.

mikefocke · 06-05-2010, 10:18 AM

I wouldn't say the '98 is any more immune than any other year from an IMS failure. I'd guess more early Boxsters were bought by people who drive them frequently and hard and that can be good for them. But less than 3k a year is a warning sign to me....I'd rather see double that.

If you buy it, consider the 60k or 90k service items as the car is just plain old...that is what I did when I bought my '01S and that was 5 years ago.

edbelton · 06-05-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mikefocke

I wouldn't say the '98 is any more immune than any other year from an IMS failure. I'd guess more early Boxsters were bought by people who drive them frequently and hard and that can be good for them. But less than 3k a year is a warning sign to me....I'd rather see double that.

If you buy it, consider the 60k or 90k service items as the car is just plain old...that is what I did when I bought my '01S and that was 5 years ago.

Would you rather buy a 70k mile car, that you don t know, over a low mileage, mint condition, known car just bc some people over the net say that they are more prone to IMS failure????? I wouldl go for a low mileage car no matter what.

How much is she asking for it?

996tt2002 · 06-05-2010, 10:28 AM

All input is good. I'l probably decide by Monday if I want the car or not.

Rob C.