Being gifted a 2001 Boxster S - Advice?

[mgfranz]

IMHO, I would trailer it back to your home, there is nothing worse than being stranded on the side of the road in a German hot rod.
Once you get home, drain every fluid and replace, every fluid. Flush the radiators, flush the brakes and replace fluid, maybe even replace the brake lines, drain the gas tank, maybe even pull it and flush it. I may even go so far as to pull the tranny and replace the clutch, and while your there do the IMS. Without any use on the vehicle, there is no natural or normal usage of all the rubber hoses, so you may be looking at a constant battle of vacuum or rubber hose chasing.
If it was me, I would just pull the motor and replace every rubber hose, seal and wear item there. Sure it may cost $3-4k, but it's still a $12k car. And worth it.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by mgfranz

IMHO, I would trailer it back to your home.
If it was me, I would just pull the motor and replace every rubber hose, seal and wear item there. Sure it may cost $3-4k, but it's still a $12k car. And worth it.

+ 1

It may sound a lot but actually you would be an investment because afterwards you will have a sound very low mileage and dependable car, like Woody mentioned, these engines does not like sitting still for a long periods, let along several years (specially the IMS bearing..) and rubber pieces.

Congratulations on your gift :-)

PS: But, you are forgetting something, what about some pics..?

[Fuzzuki]

You are so lucky. I wish I could have a Porsche given to me.
Look into IMS replacement some time soon.