Yes i'm a clueless newb!

[dean]

Hi all,

i'm on a budget of about £5000 and was very surprised to find a 99 2.5 with 79k for sale at £5500. Then i looked into it and quickly discovered that Boxster engines blow up!

Do they blow up even after doing 79k miles over a period of 14 years or does this make for a safe bet?

Will a PPI give any advanced notification or probability of the occurrence of the common faults?

I can just about afford the beauty but cannot afford some of the prices I have seen for the main major issues.

I guess what i'm looking for is to be talked out of (or into!) it by people with experience so I can settle for an MR2, get on with my life and forget I ever heard the glorious sound of the engine!

Any advice, short n' simple or long n' complex will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.