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| AndrewBlyholder |
 May 19 2022, 12:08 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Richmond, CA Member No.: 2,791  |
Ok, not really a 914 topic, but...
Looking for something more reliable than my 50 year old 914, I'm toying with the idea of buying a Boxster. I have found one in LA that catches my fancy, but it's at a somewhat old school used car dealer in Corona, CA. Can't take it out for a pre-purchase inspection, can only test drive it over their designated route, etc. Not a very user friendly place. All those are red flags, but I'm not writing it off yet. I'm in the San Francisco area. Before I fly down to look at this thing, I was hoping to find someone local to Corona that could at least check it out for me, test drive it, tell me what you think of it. Anyone out there interested? If so, you can contact me directly at a.g.blyholder@gmail.com. Thanks, Andrew B. |
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| mlindner |
May 19 2022, 04:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,667 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Well, before you do that do they have any service records or past owners names. What year is it and has it had a IMS replacement. If you can't get that kind of information I think I would keep looking.
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| Van B |
May 19 2022, 05:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,621 Joined: 20-October 21 From: WR, GA Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None
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Walk away man. It's a boxter. If they won't allow a PPI, there is a reason.
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| Cairo94507 |
May 19 2022, 07:34 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,318 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Tons of Boxsters out there. If this dealership will not permit a PPI at a reputable local shop, there is something wrong. Not worth the gamble. Find an owner/seller car and get all of the information right from them. Good luck with the hunt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Not sure of your budget, but '09 models took a giant leap forward and that would be my target range. |
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| fiacra |
May 19 2022, 09:37 AM
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Person.Woman.Man.Camera.TV Group: Members Posts: 549 Joined: 1-March 19 From: East Bay Region - California Member No.: 22,920 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ May 19 2022, 06:34 AM)  Tons of Boxsters out there. If this dealership will not permit a PPI at a reputable local shop, there is something wrong. Not worth the gamble. Find an owner/seller car and get all of the information right from them. Good luck with the hunt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Not sure of your budget, but '09 models took a giant leap forward and that would be my target range. I couldn't agree more. Keep walking. If you really want this particular car check and see if they will let someone come take a look at it. Some dealerships won't allow a PPI off site, but will allow it to happen on their premises. I'm local to you, also in Richmond, and I also toyed with the idea of getting a Boxster recently. A found a few in the area, but ultimately decided to go a different route. I think you can find one locally if you aren't in a big rush. I wouldn't travel out of the area to get one from a dealer.... If he is not too overwhelmed with work I would recommend Eason Auto Works in Oakland for a PPI. Not cheap, but Bill Eason is thorough and really knows his stuff. You also might try giving him a call to see if he has any leads. He helped me find my 1973 914 2.0. |
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| 930cabman |
May 19 2022, 09:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,070 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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Several years ago I was somewhat in the market for a Boxter. Great, they can be had on the cheap, but full of electronics, IMS, ... and the seller is not willing to offer a PPI?
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| Cairo94507 |
May 19 2022, 09:56 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,318 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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I have a B-in-L whom I found and purchased an '09 Boxster S, PDK, Macadamia Brown with brown interior, 1-owner, non-smoker, low mileage car for. The deal was when it came time for him to part with it, I would get first right of refusal. I really liked that car for a DD. Then he moved to Montana- God knows what that car looks like now. Bummer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| drem914 |
May 19 2022, 10:03 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,054 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California
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PM sent @AndrewBlyholder
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