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987.1 -Looking at a Modern 914-P Content, Found a Deal-What to look for experiences-Advice |
914_teener |
Oct 17 2018, 01:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,205 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Still in the Porsche family and just really reminds me of our 914's but with AC and Airbags. Seller wants 13.5k
Found a deal I just can't seem to pass on. I looked at and have driven the vaunted and often maligned 987.1. Didn't hear any rattles on start up and no smoke either. Listen for a rattling water pump and couldn't tell. So details: 2006 987.1 Cayman S-Lapis Blue-Manual Trans. Here is the kicker......salvage title. I have the Carfax. Last owner bought it for 17.5 from salvage drove it for 2 years and then passed away unfortunately. I don't have the service records. Going to have a PPI done this Friday to make a decision. Any advice besides the boroscope and computer fault checks? Definitely the front rotors need to be replaced and the pads. Rears look okay. Steering feels a little "squishy" and it may be just worn struts but not sure until I get it up on the rack. Thanks to all the mid engined owners here....in Advance. Rob |
jmitro |
Oct 17 2018, 06:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 23-July 15 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 18,986 Region Association: None |
I'm looking at a 986 Boxster at the moment.
Great value in a sportscar. It seems many enthusiasts would run away from a salvage title, but if the car is in good shape and fixed correctly it wouldn't be a bad deal; just don't expect to get your money back if you sell it. I believe the Cayman had an updated version of the dreaded IMS bearing so it may not be as much a problem as with the 986/996 but you should educate yourself anyway. |
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