 OT: my buddy is looking at a boxster, Any things to look for on a '97 and '99? value? |
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| Mark Henry |
 Aug 30 2008, 07:31 AM
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My good bud is looking at a couple of boxsters, both are low miles the '97 asking is $16K and the '99 is $19k (99 has 33000 kms, less than 20K miles).
I kind of remember reading of a engine and wiring issue on some early cars also how hard/spendy are these cars to maintain. He does like to tinker/fix cars himself but he's got a bad ticker and I wouldn't want to see him flat line. He owns a Miata so he already has a matching purse (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| mack914-6 |
Aug 30 2008, 08:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Toledo, ohio Member No.: 8,388 |
Purchased my '97 boxster with 43,000 miles. That was important since the early boxsters had a problem with the casting of their blocks. So it's important to get one with over 40K miles, because the engine tends to let loose sometime under 25K if there is going to be a problem. Another problem with the '97 and one I experienced is the coolant tank leaking. I've had to replace it and the water pump...
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Mark Henry OT: my buddy is looking at a boxster Aug 30 2008, 07:31 AM
r_towle From what I remember reading lately.
The engine is... Aug 30 2008, 07:58 AM ConeDodger The cylinder liner issue would have shown up by no... Aug 31 2008, 11:27 AM Jake Raby Stay away from the '99 cars.. We have seen the... Aug 31 2008, 04:10 PM
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He owns a Miata so he already has a matching pu... Aug 31 2008, 05:01 PM |
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