Buyer question

[Porsche9]

If you can get it down to $3k it might be worth taking the risk. If it ends up going wrong you can sell the hardtop assuming it's in good condition for $800 to $1,200 and then sell the car as a roller. $4k is too much for a non-S Boxster with unknown isses. BTW - take the hardtop off and see what condition the top is in. A new top even if you do it yourself is going to run you about $600.

I'm sure you know there are plenty of used Boxsters in the Phoenix area and plenty of good Porsche shops that can do a PPI (a must in my opinion) for you. If you need a few names PM me. At about $5k you can find '97 to '99 Boxsters. Even at this price they are going to need help. Good luck.

[tada]

Originally Posted by Porsche9

If you can get it down to $3k it might be worth taking the risk. If it ends up going wrong you can sell the hardtop assuming it's in good condition for $800 to $1,200 and then sell the car as a roller. $4k is too much for a non-S Boxster with unknown isses. BTW - take the hardtop off and see what condition the top is in. A new top even if you do it yourself is going to run you about $600.

I'm sure you know there are plenty of used Boxsters in the Phoenix area and plenty of good Porsche shops that can do a PPI (a must in my opinion) for you. If you need a few names PM me. At about $5k you can find '97 to '99 Boxsters. Even at this price they are going to need help. Good luck.

I'm going to go with everyone's advice and pass on this one for now and wait to see the interest. I agree in the Phoenix/Tucson area there are others in the price range that run.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by tada

I'm going to go with everyone's advice and pass on this one for now and wait to see the interest. I agree in the Phoenix/Tucson area there are others in the price range that run.

Good advice by all, but if you want to buy a Boxster go ahead & buy the Durametric software for Porsche's. You need a laptop, then you can scan the cel & see what caused it & have some insight as to why it won't run. Also will tell you if the engine has been overreved enough to damage engine. Also remove oil filter canister to inspect for metal.
I would buy the car if it passed these simple tests. Keeping in mind it's a $ 8,000 car if it runs decently.

PS. A hardtop in Tucson is useless & a pain to store or sell.

[jb92563]

Wise decision.

If the owner could make it run and get $8K for it instead, I'm sure he would have.

Don't give it another thought, just move on to something that you know is working. There are plenty to choose from if you search online.

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

. PS. A hardtop in Tucson is useless & a pain to store or sell.

I disagree. When it's 115 it's really nice to have a hardtop. Especially with the window tinted.