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[Sumflow]

What fuel should I use in my Porsche?

Originally Posted by recycledsixtie

I would check your owner's manual as to what u should use. I use premium.

The Boxster, and I have a 2.5 original. uses the same fuel as was required in the 914 in ancient times. Nothing has changed. Porsche wants 95 the top they sell in my state is 94. No big deal if you are a little off because the computer will adjust.

BUT not any 95 will do. It should be a top-tier detergent gasoline like VW recommends for all of it's companies cars. Got that?

Get the highest octane top tier gasoline that you can find. Check with your local Porsche dealer about which grade of synthetic to use instead of oil in your part of the country.

[js/sj]

Ok they are asking 11,999 i thought that was alot but these cars are rare in MI and i really want one so i dont want to loose it. Also all we have here in MI is 93. I run race gas (110 octane in my jet ski). 8500 if they put new tires and change the IMS and new clutch? I am only 17 and just getting into this car thing. I just want a fun little reliable car. I do know alot about engines and such considering i am a pro sponsored Jetski rider so im not dumb. lol

[Sumflow]

Originally Posted by js/sj

Ok they are asking 11,999 i thought that was allot but these cars are rare in MI and i really want one so i dont want to loose it.

Not the way to negotiate.

... all we have here in MI is 93.

That is OK Porsche probably wants 94. Just get the best that you can and use the 93.

The computer will adjust. 93 will be fine.

$8500 if they put new tires and change the IMS and new clutch?

Take a look on Pelican so you have an idea what those parts are going to cost them before you go in there to talk price. Make sure the tyres are rated for the car "VR," very rapid." They could make the deal and give you some tyres that will not let you reach the cars potential safely for many years.

I just want a fun little reliable car.

Don't get into debt over it. This is not a Maita. Save your income for unexpected surprises. If you are a pro then you must travel around. Any place that you are going might have an unsold Boxster waiting for you. People that you race may know someone.

[js/sj]

Thanks for your help. How do I know if they are VR tires? Also $8000 sound like a good price? What else should I look for?

[Sumflow]

Originally Posted by js/sj

How do I know if they are VR tires?

Deciphering sidewall graffiti: What those tire codes mean

It should say in the door jam what tires the car should have. ZR Tyres are V W Y or Z. They do not have to be new. It will be part of your price negotiation. You need to know what they cost if you are going to put them in the deal. The tires on the car might already be alright. I would bring a flash light and look myself. They cannot sell you tires that they know are unsafe. So you can show them the tag in the door and make them comply. Your side is anything below the recommended rating is unsafe for the way that you plan to use the car.

This car has ZR which are better. We don't know what they paid for the car, or if they took it as a favor on a trade in. But if you use the online tools and determine the trade-in price. And then you can add the cost of all the stuff you want to stick them with to that price. That will give you a pretty good idea of what they will not go below.

If they cannot sell it in your area they can wholesale it to someone who thinks they can. They will not get stuck with it, and they will not sell it for less than it cost them to make the deal with you. Some states allow the previous owner to buy there car back in 30 days. If you can find out who that owner was. You could make a deal with them they could get it back from the dealer at the trade in price and sell it to you. What is the Blue book, and what is the trade in value?

You can find a Boxster for that price, but I am not sure you can do it from a dealer or get them to tear the whole car apart for you at that price.

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Where's this decal from? Thanks

[Soetekouw]

Originally Posted by js/sj

I am only 17 and just getting into this car thing. I just want a fun little reliable car. I do know alot about engines and such considering i am a pro sponsored Jetski rider so im not dumb. lol

A Porsche is not cheap to own. They are not rare cars. Their reliability is not any better/worse than any other car, but if it breaks, it'll take a bucket full of money to fix. Get a PPI inspection done before you get too excited about this car.

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by js/sj

i thought that was alot but these cars are rare in MI and i really want one so i dont want to loose it.

wrong attitude. they may be "rare" in your area but they're everywhere in the country. no one says you have to buy a car at the local used-car lot. check craigslist, classifieds, ebay, etc. get a PPI then take a nice flight out somewhere, pick up your car and take a long drive home. best 2-3 days you can spend with your car.

[Bob O]

Originally Posted by tonycarreon

wrong attitude. they may be "rare" in your area but they're everywhere in the country. no one says you have to buy a car at the local used-car lot. check craigslist, classifieds, ebay, etc. get a PPI then take a nice flight out somewhere, pick up your car and take a long drive home. best 2-3 days you can spend with your car.

That's exactly what I did whe I got mine. I live in KC and got mine from a seller in PA. Had a ppi done, had the seller send me a TON of pictures, got a one way ticket to Pittsburgh and spent about two days driving it home. It was a great way to get acquainted with the car (especially since it rained all the way home! lol). I haven't had a speck of problems with it other than normal maintenance items. Bought it with 20K on the odo and it's now got 85. Don't limit yourself to your local sellers. Like Tony says there are Boxsters for sale all over the place. Cars.com and autotrader are a couple of other places to check.

[js/sj]

I dont even know what a PPI is. Sorry guys Also here is the actual link to the car

1999 Porsche Boxster Base - Cars For Sale Grand Rapids, MI

[AZCanna]

Originally Posted by tonycarreon

wrong attitude. they may be "rare" in your area but they're everywhere in the country. no one says you have to buy a car at the local used-car lot. check craigslist, classifieds, ebay, etc. get a PPI then take a nice flight out somewhere, pick up your car and take a long drive home. best 2-3 days you can spend with your car.

+1 on more than one level.

I love my Boxster and the last 9 months have been awesome with it. The first 2500 miles cross country to bring it home was sheer heaven...The curves in the Appalachians or the straightaways in W. Texas.

However...These are not rare birds and the Boxster you want is out there. Don't chase this one just cause you want one badly. The right one is well worth the wait.

[ProjectM96]

I called Porsche.

The 986 Boxster accepts a minimum of 91 octane, but higher is recommended for better performance.