Seller lied, got screwed on Boxster. Keep or sell?

[geetee]

2.2k for 65k tuneup? Did they do an engine out service? Seriously what did they do?

Just because it's lowered doesn't mean you can't get a good alignment. Yes, if you are going for factory 0 camber fronts, that ain't going to happen. You can run -1.5+ camber and still have a very safe setup. I'm not sure where you're located but the places you took the car to do not know these cars....unless you seriously have a bent frame...that would be the only case you can't get a proper alignment.

Plenty people here have lowered cars...i have plenty of this gen 986/996 car "slammed" and have no issues with alignment

[HereIam]

Originally Posted by geetee

2.2k for 65k tuneup? Did they do an engine out service? Seriously what did they do?

Just because it's lowered doesn't mean you can't get a good alignment. Yes, if you are going for factory 0 camber fronts, that ain't going to happen. You can run -1.5+ camber and still have a very safe setup. I'm not sure where you're located but the places you took the car to do not know these cars....unless you seriously have a bent frame...that would be the only case you can't get a proper alignment.

Plenty people here have lowered cars...i have plenty of this gen 986/996 car "slammed" and have no issues with alignment

I had a Porsche dealer do the 60 5K tuneup, and I forgot to mention I also purchased tires. That is why it was $2000-$2200. I can’t remember the exact price

As far as my mechanics go… My family has been using the same Porsche mechanic for 20 years. He is a top-shelf pro. And the other guys were per his recommendation. He said the alignment guy is the best in our area and doesn’t recommend anyone else.

[911monty]

Originally Posted by HereIam

As far as my mechanics go… My family has been using the same Porsche mechanic for 20 years. He is a top-shelf pro. And the other guys were per his recommendation. He said the alignment guy is the best in our area and doesn’t recommend anyone else.

Then you want the opinion of a bunch of keyboard warriors who haven't seen your car at all for what? If it can be aligned then do it. If it can't then it is likely due to the slight (sic) fender bender the PO probably also lied about and until you correct the root cause the racing suspension is a waste.

[billh1963]

Originally Posted by HereIam

As far as my mechanics go… My family has been using the same Porsche mechanic for 20 years. He is a top-shelf pro. And the other guys were per his recommendation. He said the alignment guy is the best in our area and doesn’t recommend anyone else.

Is your mechanic an air cooled guy or a water cooled guy? Most tend to focus in one area or the other.

It never hurts to get a second opinion.

[Nine8Six]

If an aftermarket suspension was installed, it is therefore a modified vehicle that you have. In this context, it render the vehicle both a personal and public safety hazard (quoted from dept. of transport and automakers' eng. dept).

If there is no way for you/mechanic to scientifically match the geometry/alignment of the original suspension + damping + preload characteristics, then the advice is to stay with recommended settings (factory). There are obviously some folks in the industry who can install and correctly dial those aftermarket springs on performance Porsche cars (few in fact) but finding one in your area could be tricky. Involves a lot more than just slamming some cool looking coil-overs lolll Needs adj links on each and every wheels + custom alignment + damping + preload dialing. Read not exactly easy to accomplish and less than cheap ~ if you are half-serious about an intelligent suspension set-up and safety.

If the intent is a every-day street vehicle and you have nobody who can 'genuinely' dial this Boxster better than Porsche can; my advice would be to rip off this mess and replace with recommended (stock or ROW M30).

Sorry to hear man. Roadster fun shouldn't start like that. Sure you and your 10/y son will sort it all tough