Wanted to buy a used porsche, now afraid

[Verhag]

SAI...related to secondary air injection ....a concern for 993s from 1996 - 1998
In AZ we have emissions testing

[flybird]

Was watching wheeler dealers the other day and heard it said all cars should be convertables, I could not agree more. Never drove a Z but the boxster is the real deal if your looking for a true sports car. Just don't lug it around because the motor is small but wound tight so it is made for high rev driving. And how sweet is the sound of the motor just behind you. So top down and drive it like you stole it!:dance:

[fatmike]

I drove my Boxster S for 6 years and 60K miles as a daily driver (in the northeast). I sold the S for $12K less than what I bought it for. You can't drive a honda for less than that.

Other than routine maintenance, I did a wheel bearing (or two), an axle, water pump and a few ignition switches. None of that is really a big deal. Routine maintenance costs more than a normal car (so do tires, brakes, oil changes, etc). Also, routine maintenance is REQUIRED on a Porsche. You have to proactively change things like fluids, belts, filters, etc.

Also, you should be able to find a quality S for thousands less than your budget (that has windscreens, litronics, PSM and a glass rear window).

Buy the Boxster, but get a proper PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION.



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