Buying a 05 Boxster

[SD987]

P.S. Just one more question, did porsche ever included a free maintenance plan similar to BMW (free oil change, tune-up, etc) in 2005? The seller is telling me that he's going to get that done at the dealership for free since he needs to bring the car in to fix the windblocker since it was making noise on the freeway. Please advise..thanks!

No to the maintenance plan...please factor in running costs in your decision...

First 50k you have maintenance on the 20s,

20k @ 250-500
40k @ 750-1250 (?)

new rear tires every 15-20k @500-750
new front tires every 25-30 @ a little less than the rears

probably a brake job in there somewhere @ 1000+ at the dealer

Prices are ballpark, but the upshot is...be mentally prepared

Rattling windblockers on the 987 is a sore subject on the board...they have some workarounds, with varying opinions on effectiveness (felt tape and the like).

[davezaristo]

Yeah, thats what i thought. But if the seller is willing to change the oil at his expense at 8500 miles, i guess i won't say no. Anyhow, I was planning to sell the car before 40k miles is reached since i don't want to deal with the potential high maintenance cost but thanks for letting me know on what i am about to expect.

I guess my plan for now is to drive the box for 1-2 years and then get a new M3 in 07 or 08. Anyhow, thanks for all the advice guys and i look forward to joining the club soon i hope...