Sanity check

[Brucelee]

"Whichever model you get, enjoy the heck out of it."

Indeed! As my namesake once said--"Don't think, FEEL!"

[rteichman]

Thanks to everyone. I am now sitting on pins and needles waiting for the Porsche service guy to call me and give me the results of the PPI. Wish me luck, I soooo want to pick the car up this Saturday when I get back home!!!

By the way, here is the dealer's link with pictures of the car
http://e-imports-4-less.ebizautos.com/shared/viewer.aspx?iid=844347&src=eBizAutos

[ohioboxster]

Thats a nice car!

[rteichman]

Well now I am MAJOR bummed

I got the call from the Porsche dealer. $2,300 or repairs needed!!!! Booo Hoooo The deal is off. Work needed:
1) Spark plug tubes leaking $350
2) 30k tuneup (assumed since tubes are full of oil) $825
3) Cam cover leak $75
4) Brake fluid needs to be flushed $100
5) Air filter holder latch brocken $100
6) Front Brakes at 5/32 $700
7) A/C & Fuel line covers broken, left & right front deflector $135
8) Wipers
9) Visor mirror cover broken $14

I want to cry. I liked the car soooooo much, and the dealer is not willing to put the money into it.

[deliriousga]

Definitely walk away, but for future reference if you're interested in Boxster DIY at all:

1) Spark plug tubes leaking $350 $25 DIY
2) 30k tuneup (assumed since tubes are full of oil) $825 $150 DIY
3) Cam cover leak $75 Don't know
4) Brake fluid needs to be flushed $100 $12 DIY
5) Air filter holder latch brocken $100 Don't know
6) Front Brakes at 5/32 $700 $250 DIY w/ Rotors
7) A/C & Fuel line covers broken, left & right front deflector $135 Same DIY
8) Wipers $30 Bosch DIY
9) Visor mirror cover broken $14 Same DIY

[ohioboxster]

Spark plug tubes leaking? WTF does that mean?

[deliriousga]

Spark plug O-rings. There are two size O-rings that go in the tube. I'll try to remember to post some pics of them when I replace ours in a few weeks. It seems to be a common thing after several miles (we're at 72K miles and a little oil shows around the tubes).

rteichman:

Offer the dealer one of three options:

1) Pay $20k for the car minus the $2,300 for repairs ($17.7k)

if he says "NO" then offer

2) Pay $20K for the car, offer to pay "cost" for the parts, and have the dealer throw in labor.

If still "NO" offer

3) Pay $20K for the car, offer to pay "cost" for the parts, and pay "actual" labor time for the work

Sorry for your dissapointment. Hope it all works out.

[Brucelee]

Walk away very quickly from the car and consider the PPi fee the best money you ever spent!

[Perfectlap]

Never get attached to a Boxster. There are so many to choose from! in every color and year!

well unless its a Silver and red 3.2 with only 10K miles, Bose, sold with a 6 month powertrain warranty and free interest for 6 months! Then love at first sight is ok.