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Old 07-20-2015, 11:10 AM   #1
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What to look for??

Hi, new to the forum.

Love Porsche and always have. Now, thinking about a little roadster, and I was bit torn between the Z3 and the Boxster.

Found a 1998 Boxster for 8500 with 72k on it. Going to go see it tomorrow, but just wondering, what should I be looking for? Are there any issues specific to the Boxster that I should be looking for when I test drive and look at this car?

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Mike

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Old 07-20-2015, 11:14 AM   #2
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Mike always, always PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) from a reputable source.
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Old 07-20-2015, 11:30 AM   #3
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Well for starters, look for Z3's in your rear view mirror, especially in the twisties
Remember, Porsche, There is NO substitute

Look for service records and a good maintenance history. Definitely get a PPI done.

There are threads on buying a Boxster, do a search and should should find lots of good info
such as this thread in General Discussion (its a sticky)
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/14685-thinking-buying-boxster-must-read.html
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Old 08-13-2015, 04:56 AM   #4
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hi mike welcome

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