10-18-2010, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by gschotland
You're nuts to even consider buying a 10 yr old Boxster sight unseen. Unfortunately you'll learn the hard way that "cheap Boxster" is an oxymoron.
It's a buyers' market. Do your research, look at and drive lots of cars, find a good one at a fair price, and then spend some money for pre-purchase inspection (PPI) by an experienced P-car mechanic. This is the SMART way to get a good deal on a Boxster.
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I bought my 10 year old Boxster sight unseen. It is everything I thought it would be, other than a leather dash that is coming up near the windshield. Other than that it's near perfect.
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10-18-2010, 06:39 AM
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Porscheectomy
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Originally Posted by Pat
I bought my 10 year old Boxster sight unseen. It is everything I thought it would be, other than a leather dash that is coming up near the windshield. Other than that it's near perfect.
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I'm sure you would concede that it could have just as easily gone the other way if the seller was deceitful.
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10-18-2010, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by blue2000s
I'm sure you would concede that it could have just as easily gone the other way if the seller was deceitful.
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Not really.
I had a PPI done by an indy mechanic, had service records from day one and a couple times spoke with the dealer that sold and service the car. IMO due diligence can go a long way to providing a good "sight unseen" purchase experience.
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10-18-2010, 07:43 AM
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Thank you!
Thanks for all the advice everyone. I hope this is the beginning of a great forum relationship!
Does anyone know a good PPI in the Eastern Mass, Southern NH region?
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10-18-2010, 12:16 PM
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Porscheectomy
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Originally Posted by Pat
Not really.
I had a PPI done by an indy mechanic, had service records from day one and a couple times spoke with the dealer that sold and service the car. IMO due diligence can go a long way to providing a good "sight unseen" purchase experience.
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You underestimate the creativity of a charlatan.
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10-18-2010, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by blue2000s
You underestimate the creativity of a charlatan.
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Nicely put, my friend. That sounds like something that should be carved onto a gravestone!
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10-19-2010, 03:11 PM
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I bought a 2000 with 78k miles for $12,500 3 weeks ago. Ya, I know I took a gamble but so far so good. I don't mind putting repair money into it because I have no car payment. I looked closely at some newer Boxsters but I would have had to get a loan. As long as it doesn't die in one big puff of smoke I think I won the gamble.
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10-18-2010, 06:42 AM
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Location: Toronto
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Originally Posted by Pat
I bought my 10 year old Boxster sight unseen. It is everything I thought it would be, other than a leather dash that is coming up near the windshield. Other than that it's near perfect.
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And for every "you" the odds of the same thing happening to others are probably very slim.
It's like going to the casino... how many people will come up to you and tell you how much money they've lost? And how many times do you see people win the jackpot? It doesn't stop people going to the casino. And it certainly doesn't stop people from buying a Porsche for a bargain.
It always makes a great story tho... "Hey I bought a Porsche for $6k on ebay and now I gotta spend just as much repairing it!"
Last edited by ekam; 10-18-2010 at 06:46 AM.
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