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Coffinhunter 05-29-2013 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by fatmike (Post 344847)
Also, 9K miles in 6 years on a new engine is not a good thing. 1500 miles per year isn't enough.

Has the oil been changed 12 times since new? Records to prove it????



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I don't know that I completely agree with that. I got my 03S one year ago, and she only had 26,000 miles on her. It was meticulously maintained with all receipts, and I know and trust the previous owner (my parents :D ). In a year I have put on about 14,000 miles and have had zero problems of a mechanical nature. So the car went from about 2,000 miles per year to 14 or 15.

But I agree that you should see some records of the maintenance. Make sure the brakes were flushed every two years regardless of mileage too!

ChrisZang 05-29-2013 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Johnny Danger (Post 340208)
To see 986 boxsters selling below 10k, is just incomprehensible. :mad: To think that many of these vehicles once sold new for 40k to 60k+ is just gut wrenching ! I shutter to think what kind of "cornholing" I would get if I ever decided to sell the Dangermobile. :(
For reference, I got $15k for mine:
2002 986S
92k Miles, New Engine at 50k Miles (IMS)
New Top w/ glass window, aftermarket touchscreen 2 DIN Navigation
Spec Boxster Suspension
18" Cayman wheels

ChrisZang 05-29-2013 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by cweir34 (Post 344833)
Hi guys. I'm still shopping and I'm prepared to move "up market"

I would appreciate all your feedback about model selection, must have options etc.

I'm looking at this car: 2004 Porsche Boxster S

I spoke to the owner and will be checking the car out this weekend but yes, this car has a story. He's the third owner and says he has all the service records: *** NEW ENGINE INSTALLED BY PORSCHE DEALER in 2008 at 36,000 miles*** IMS HANDLED? Other issues? Do these things frequently need replacement at that low mileage? Thoughts, opinions?

PLEASE REVEAL YOURSELF IF THIS IS YOUR CAR! :)

Thanks guys, I sure appreicate your help and guidence.

Chris
$24k? Gimme a break!
You can get a 2002 996 for that kind of money!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ctd/3776153550.html
I'd say $18k

cweir34 05-29-2013 01:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by fatmike (Post 344847)
Also, 9K miles in 6 years on a new engine is not a good thing. 1500 miles per year isn't enough.

Has the oil been changed 12 times since new? Records to prove it????



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Probably not. Thanks for the heads up; will review records carefully.

Perfectlap 05-29-2013 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisZang (Post 344879)
$24k? Gimme a break!
You can get a 2002 996 for that kind of money!
Porsche Carrera .
I'd say $18k
That Boxster is sucker pricing indeed. But 996's can be had for well under $20K as well. Saw a 2002 Cab go for $11k and it was well kept.

All non-GT3 996's are sinking fast. I've seen many 996 Turbos going for mid-30k's and they were not high mileage or beaten down nor were they private seller listings. And a ton of mint condition Turbos slightly above 40K.

Bluebook is out window with the market neck deep in Boxsters, Caymans, 996 and 997s.

fatmike 05-29-2013 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cweir34 (Post 344917)
Probably not. Thanks for the heads up; will review records carefully.

I could settle for 6 changes (1 per year), but not less.


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Marcus4ar 05-29-2013 11:03 PM
Make sure the brakes were flushed every two years regardless of mileage too!http://erem.bescomputer.com/6.jpg
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