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Old 06-06-2013, 01:13 PM   #8
recycledsixtie
 
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The above members have excellent comments. I will add my 5 cents worth. I bought a 2001 Boxster base two years ago. It had 30k miles and now have 40k miles. The one you are looking at is a lot newer and has way more miles.

I bought privately so was able to get most of the receipts for work done.
To me if I could not get the receipts info for the work done I might look elsewhere.
Is this the first Boxster you have looked at? If so consider looking at others as it might give you more choice and find a lower mileage one.

Many of the components might be marginal if they have not been changed :
water pump
engine mounts
clutch
rms
ims
AOS
convertible top go up and down?
tires condition
etc etc

Check that all warning lites illuminate before u start the engine particularly the CEL. This is a buyers' market. Do not be in a hurry. Of course get a PPI done.
Check for metal in the oil filter.Read all you can about buying a Boxster. I have bought enough junk in my life by not getting cars checked out professionally.
Please learn from these posts. It can save you $$$$. I prefer buying privately as seller is more flexible and can provide more info. Enjoy the one you choose.
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