Service Records

[thstone]

@mikefocke - Actually, I learned to get the previous major service done (and everything else that I did pre-purchase) from your very excellent Buyers Guide! So all of info in my post really came from Mike and I simply followed his good advice and had an excellent buying experience.

[SeaNile31]

From my experience, any Porsche dealer can help you with the service records. Usually they will ask you for the last 6 digits of the VIN and can see if any service was done within the Porsche dealership network. Also, depending on the state, they will provide previous owner info, including name, address, contact info and service history.

I'd get the VIN and call your local Porsche dealer.

[xamfed]

I called one of my local dealerships and they said there was nothing in the system. I guess i will try another one and see if I have better luck. I am going to look at it tomorrow, I will have to ask about a PPI. I have training in writing Condition reports for auctions so I am comfortable looking at the car myself.

Thanks for the help

[jmatta]

I have training in writing Condition reports for auctions so I am comfortable looking at the car myself.

Not to second guess you, but are you trained and experienced to look at a Boxster and determine if any issues exist? Not many, but the best of techs, are in that position. For what maintenance or a misjudgment could cost on these cars, a professional PPI is well worth the dollars spent.

[mikefocke]

Do you know what to look for and what measurements are significant in a Boxster? I've bought ~40 cars, made many mistakes, learned some things. But never would I think I knew as much as someone who serviced 4 Boxster a day for the last 20 years. I'm willing to pay for that expertise because I know I don't have it. I know when I had my PPI I was told lots of useful things....things I didn't know...and I had owned a Boxster just before and been active on the forums.

[xamfed]

I understand the second guessing, and I am not trained in Boxsters. I am planning on a PPI, but I am also going to look at this thing top to bottom. it is an 01, and I really want a 2003. the only way I am buying it is if I can get a hell of a deal.

I am also only an hour away from Jake Raby and plan to vist him very soon with the car I buy.

[xamfed]

That car is a no go. Way too much paint work for me.

[Jake Raby]

Originally Posted by xamfed

I understand the second guessing, and I am not trained in Boxsters. I am planning on a PPI, but I am also going to look at this thing top to bottom. it is an 01, and I really want a 2003. the only way I am buying it is if I can get a hell of a deal.

I am also only an hour away from Jake Raby and plan to vist him very soon with the car I buy.

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