Buying My First Porsche

[thstone]

First, if the problem was ONLY the AOS, the owner would have spent the $400 and had it repaired. There is a reason why he's selling it "as-is" and whatever the reason is, its not good.

Buying a non-running car is a big risk because you (or a shop) can't check the cooling system, a/c system, heater, power steering, check engine lights, suspension, transmission, and a million other things.

I bought my current Boxster with a failed engine and the seller swore that the engine was the ONLY problem. It cost me $1800 to repair the other things that were wrong with the car that the failed engine hid.

Buyer beware.

[78F350]

+1 to Tom's post regarding other unknowns.
It could be an easy fix, or it could be a very expensive car to make right. Personally, I'd price it as a parts car. If it looks nice and well cared for, a PPI could be worthwhile. The depth of a PPI depends on the shop. Call your shop and ask what they can do.

[joeythelyon]

Originally Posted by thstone

First, if the problem was ONLY the AOS, the owner would have spent the $400 and had it repaired. There is a reason why he's selling it "as-is" and whatever the reason is, its not good.

Buying a non-running car is a big risk because you (or a shop) can't check the cooling system, a/c system, heater, power steering, check engine lights, suspension, transmission, and a million other things.

I bought my current Boxster with a failed engine and the seller swore that the engine was the ONLY problem. It cost me $1800 to repair the other things that were wrong with the car that the failed engine hid.

Buyer beware.

This sounds pretty reasonable. And it's probably not worth it to turn on the car when oil is being fed into the engine either, I guess?

I'm looking at other Boxsters as well, I guess I'll see how it is next weekend and tell you guys what I notice about it.

[tonythetiger]

Originally Posted by thstone

I bought my current Boxster with a failed engine and the seller swore that the engine was the ONLY problem. It cost me $1800 to repair the other things that were wrong with the car that the failed engine hid.

1800? thats nothing! :+)

[Brian Minson]

You might wanna watch these videos...

How Much to Fix a Boxster: https://youtu.be/y9Ur25uokgk

How to Replace your Boxster Engine: https://youtu.be/A0cQvWOHGVA

Base Boxster vs Boxster S: https://youtu.be/MmEkqvWf_Yk

Brian

[kk2002s]

Reading many posts like this, higher mileage, 2000-2002 'S', just need some love and It could be??? - $4500 - $5500 - This car sounds like a great deal

I'm starting to think the "a great deal" is paying the $9000 - $10000 on a good running from loving owner that tried to stay on top of the know stuff.

By the time your done getting the $4500 great deal up to where it's dependable and presents nicely, now your in the $9000 - $10000.

But on the other hand if your a serious DIYer and you enjoy that kind of thing then that kinda car might be just right

So are you a serious DIYer or have a thick wallet???