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BIGJake111 · 04-11-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by judd

+1 walk away

Thing is he is on an island with likely few examples to choose from. To the OP would importing a car from the main land be an easy thing to do?

judd · 04-11-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGJake111

Thing is he is on an island with likely few examples to choose from. To the OP would importing a car from the main land be an easy thing to do?

would you buy a car from a dealer that knows very little about it ,I certainly wouldn't, even if its the only boxster there id rather be safe than sorry

Mark_T · 04-11-2014, 06:22 AM

Actually, the OP is telling us that, because of where he is, there aren't a lot out there. This looks to me like a very nice looking basic model and, if the OP is prepared to spend time and learn to do his own maintenance, then it could be a very nice car to own. At least with it being a 99 it has the double row IMS.

I think I would want to get a third party PPI and, if it checks out decently, go ahead and pick it up.

Mark_T · 04-11-2014, 12:45 PM

I bought mine from a used car lot that knew nothing about it and, 5 years later, I have absolutely no regrets. Who cares what the guy selling the car knows - it's what you know that's important.

saintdrug · 04-11-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark_T

I bought mine from a used car lot that knew nothing about it and, 5 years later, I have absolutely no regrets. Who cares what the guy selling the car knows - it's what you know that's important.

true... plus I am in cyprus

BIGJake111 · 04-11-2014, 02:13 PM

Compromise... general consensus might as well be, You can get the car, but only if you do a PPI! The PPI is worth it since you are very serious about buying this car and there are not many other options.

saintdrug · 04-11-2014, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGJake111

Compromise... general consensus might as well be, You can get the car, but only if you do a PPI! The PPI is worth it since you are very serious about buying this car and there are not many other options.

will do I called the dealer and asked him to take the car to my mechanic for checkup he said ok so let see I will update u guys

saintdrug · 04-13-2014, 09:58 PM

OK this weekend I went out of town, to take my BMW for full service so I can be ready to sell it and get my Porsche, and guess what I found! 2002 model, below, its €4K more than the other one, and he told me that he would be interested also in taking my car in and give me this Porsche, so what do you think? since it was sunday this means I will see him on Friday to test it and see the VIN too, but this is a 2002 model and has CD as well, the only thing I found not so good is the seats wearing just from first look, what do you think? please tell me which one I should go for and if its worth the 4K more for this, do you see anything to compare to the 1999? I think rims are bigger
and has BOZE speakers, a question though, when you have boze is this standard? does it have a woofer? how does the sound quality feel?

the color, so so but its ok

saintdrug · 05-31-2014, 01:55 AM

15005128 serial

BIGJake111 · 04-14-2014, 04:55 AM

Depends on mileage, if the car was an S it would be definitely worth the more money, seats can be fixed just care for them well. Overall you seem to be getting more for your money on the 2002 but it really comes down to the mileage. Cheers

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Mark_T · 04-14-2014, 05:21 AM

Actually, the glove box was introduced with the 2003 model, and I don't see cup holders on that dash, just cd holders.

It looks like a nice car. That color looks awesome with white wheels and a white door stripe. Keep in mind that this model has the single row IMS bearing, so you might want to put some money aside to address that if you get the car.

I think I'd be more inclined to go with the first one and spend the extra 4K on repairs and upgrades. Then you'll have a solid car. If you buy the newer one, you're still going to have to spend a couple of thousand on it above the purchase price.

saintdrug · 04-14-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark_T

Actually, the glove box was introduced with the 2003 model, and I don't see cup holders on that dash, just cd holders.

It looks like a nice car. That color looks awesome with white wheels and a white door stripe. Keep in mind that this model has the single row IMS bearing, so you might want to put some money aside to address that if you get the car.

I think I'd be more inclined to go with the first one and spend the extra 4K on repairs and upgrades. Then you'll have a solid car. If you buy the newer one, you're still going to have to spend a couple of thousand on it above the purchase price.

the single row IMS bearing
why is that? I mean how much does the ims bearing cost? and why would this model need more to fix than the other one.

Steve Tinker · 04-14-2014, 11:58 PM

Type in IMS bearing in the search function and set yourself a couple of days freetime to read up on single row and double row bearing failures and remedies.....
Also look at < mikesporscheboxsterwebpages > for some very good advice on avoiding pitfalls.

Mark_T · 04-15-2014, 05:35 AM

I didn't mean to imply that the new model would need more to fix, apart from the IMS issue. What I'm saying is that you will have to spend additional money no matter which car you buy, so the cheaper you get in, the more you have to spend on repairs, maintenance, and upgrades.

As for the IMS issue, there have been hundreds of posts and there is no point to me re-typing what has been said so many times before. You should spend a few evenings just reading back through this forum and educating yourself on the issues these cars experience and what to watch for when buying one. You will then be able to make a much more informed decision on which car to buy. While there is some value to posting pictures of the cars you are looking at and soliciting opinions, you are the man on the ground that has to make a decision and live with it. You will be much more comfortable with that if you know what you are doing.

saintdrug · 04-17-2014, 05:33 AM

Guys, can anyone tell me how much would an oil change cost for this car? and for a typical small service, and for the 30K one?

Timco · 04-17-2014, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by saintdrug

Guys, can anyone tell me how much would an oil change cost for this car? and for a typical small service, and for the 30K one?

Just 10 quarts of oil and a filter. Same materials cost of any car, plus the extra oil.

saintdrug · 04-25-2014, 07:13 AM

ok guys, 90% I closed the deal on the 2002 model, next week we will close it, I will not pay anything for it for giving my bmw x3, I chose this one because It has all the bose surround and woofer system, the agreement is to get it polished and fixed because of some scratches in the back hood, and full service and new tires, the only thing I would want to spend is a new key, because the one is weared out, and the back plastic glass needs like polish to be cleaned, I found something on ebay for 30 euro that says can help will try that to see, since it has the bose I guess I did the best deal, I will update you through my progress and share my experience when the time comes, this is the best day days in my life. oh and I would have to buy the caps because one is missing (found on ebay don't know how to change them)

ims shaft bearing, this is worrying me, I have been reading this forum (best ever) for 1 month now, so let me get this straight, this car is 2002, so if the ims had to fail it had to I mean its running for 12 years and no problem I guess, does this common problem HAS to appear? I mean just worried, what is this? do I have to change it at some point? not that I didn't have issues with my BMW! I paid 3K euro for new fly wheel, transfer box and some other clutch things, so .. u know I am already known and prepared to pain.

will the ims fail at all, is it like a consumable? please let me know that I have to worry for it to fail? I am in Cyprus, all the island is like a tiny state in usa, so u do understand what I am going though, although there are MANY porsches here in the island.

those are the pics from the site

saintdrug · 04-25-2014, 07:20 AM

more pics

TeamOxford · 04-25-2014, 08:23 AM

The battery cover is missing. See if the dealer will install a new one.

Please take a pic of the white label located under the front trunk lid and post it. We will be able to tell you a LOT more about this Boxster then.

Also, make sure the dealer replaces the tires with the sizes recommended by Porsche in the Owner's Manual. You only have one chance to get things sorted out before you close the deal.

Just sayin'..............

TO

saintdrug · 05-18-2014, 11:31 PM

wp0zzz98z2u602385 is the vin number went this Saturday to test it with my own special mechanic, he said the car is very good in terms of engine and mechanics, we agreed, that he will hook it up to the obd and fix and service everything, he tested it like its meant to be driven (he was a rally champ) and being next to him I lost 2.4 KG.

so waiting tomorrow for the bank to approve my transaction and by this weekend I should have it.

the key though is not so well the casing of it so I found a key in ebay housing that I will order and fix, as for the radio code I think we have to take the radio out to see the serial number and decode it.

what can we say about the vin