914 Owner wants a 986...

[RangerRhett]

Are there any telltale signs that come up when looking at a used Box?


Anything I should look for in-particular? High-miles/worn exhaust on low milage car/etc......

[Brucelee]

There are many things to look for. I can't really give you a short answer.

When you are ready to fire, call me and I can go over the main issues.

Also, I can likely find you a nice California, rust free Box that would suite you just fine.

[RangerRhett]

Originally Posted by Brucelee

There are many things to look for. I can't really give you a short answer.

When you are ready to fire, call me and I can go over the main issues.

Also, I can likely find you a nice California, rust free Box that would suite you just fine.

Thanks for the offer. I am going to bookmark this page so that I don't forget. I just got into 'Buying Mode' so it may be a while...

If you feel like giving me the long run-down, I would appreciate it...(or point me in the right direction for finding this stuff out)....


RR

[Brucelee]

The most important issues are:

1-Always have your Box inspected by Porsche dealer PRIOR to purchase.

2-Always run a Car Fax to look for title issues.

3-Always use a Paint Meter to look for paintwork.

4-If possible, buy a car with a remainder of the Porsche new car warranty.

There are more but that is a start.

[Ronzi]

If you search this forum for threads on maintenance, you should find quite a bit of first-hand info on service costs, major maint. costs, etc.
If you do all the maint. thru the dealer, it is expensive, no question. But saying an "oil change" at the dealer costs $800 is a major misrepresentation of what is done at the major maintenance intervals.
Porsche says change the oil at 15,000 miles or 1yr, whichever comes first. I don't know very many Porsche guys that actually do that. They usually change the oil much more frequently, maybe 7.5k or less. Necessary? Probably not.
My first Porsche was a '73 914 2.0. Of all the dozens of cars I have owned, that is the only one I would like to have back. Well, that and the '68 Chevelle SS396 ... and the SS only because I paid $3,600 for it brand new, and they're worth ten times that today.

[RangerRhett]

How long does the porsche warranty go? 5 years? 3?

[Brucelee]

4yrs, 50K from date of first put on the road.

[graybeard]

I have seen post from a fair number of people with milage over 100K on there Boxsters and claims of them being trouble free. Service at the dealer can be a bit high but changing your own oil and brakes from time to time is not a major issue. Service on any car at the dealer today can be costly. BTW your 914 is a nice looking ride, my bet is a boxster will leave you with mixed emotions.