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Finnegan 04-19-2015 03:36 PM
Downsides to low mileage '04?
 
Hi all,

I'm looking at a very low mileage (under 15k) 2004, non S. What should I look out for, or do for a car like this?

Thanks!

amagalla 04-19-2015 04:05 PM
IMS bearing is prone to failure on cars of this year that don't get many miles put on them.

good luck.

Tony

Jager 04-19-2015 04:12 PM
Tires
 
My only concern would be the tires. If they are original you might consider replacing them. Buy the car and drive it like you stole it (after you have a good set of tires on it)! Post some pictures and enjoy!!

Fintro11 04-19-2015 04:58 PM
I bought my car with 38 000 km on it no problems with the ims

Finnegan 04-19-2015 05:14 PM
Thanks! The IMS has already been addressed, and I'll ask about the tires. I imagine they are original, but will find out.

husker boxster 04-19-2015 05:17 PM
RMS might be a bigger issue. Check for oil drips where the trans and engine meet. Good chance the RMS will wear out from non-use.

KRAM36 04-19-2015 05:46 PM
This is one of the craziest cars I've ever owned. It breaks if you don't drive it lol.

Carlisabadman986 04-20-2015 06:29 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by KRAM36 (Post 445781)
This is one of the craziest cars I've ever owned. It breaks if you don't drive it lol.
I can honestly say my cars runs/feels better the more I drive it. It barely ever feels rough but the only time it does is when it has been sitting for a long period of time.

gomarlins3 04-20-2015 05:25 PM
I bought my 2004 S last June with only 16,000. No problems to this point and it now has almost 29,000.

Finnegan 04-21-2015 08:31 PM
I'm going to fetch this tomorrow. Pics as soon as it has happened!

KRAM36 04-21-2015 11:55 PM
Awesome, can't wait to see it.

Finnegan 04-22-2015 08:57 PM
I just got her home! She's fantastic. Midnight blue metallic. 13k miles. PSM, full leather, xenons, heated seats, windbreak, great stereo upgrades.. Could not be happier! Pics tomorrow, promise.

KRAM36 04-22-2015 09:27 PM
13k miles, does it still have the new car smell? lol

Fintro11 04-23-2015 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by KRAM36 (Post 446411)
13k miles, does it still have the new car smell? lol


They always have the European smell, my 944 still has the smell

Finnegan 04-23-2015 09:13 AM
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/1QnNJFm.jpg[/IMG]

RandallNeighbour 04-23-2015 10:16 AM
That's a real beauty. Quite a find. Would you be willing to share with us what you paid?

I might just upgrade to one of those sooner than later :)

Finnegan 04-23-2015 10:30 AM
I paid a lot, and possibly "too much." But it was exactly what I was looking for as far as options and color. Life is short! 20k. The list price in 2004 was 51k.

RandallNeighbour 04-23-2015 10:38 AM
You know, it might have cost you more, but if the car is completely sorted out and doesn't need repairs it just might be worth it! Nothing on these cars gets fixed by an indy shop or a 'stealership' for less than $500.

Perfectlap 04-23-2015 10:50 AM
Congrats.

Exactly how many miles ago was the IMS done?

p.s.
get the water pump done and make sure the coolant cap has been replaced with latest version, especially if anyone did a coolant flush recently.

mikefocke 04-23-2015 11:04 AM
Great looking car. May you be as lucky as I was.


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