CraigJ
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 10:41 AM |
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I don't think the 987 had the seal problems but still had the same chance off the IMS as all the Porsche range with the M96 engine.
Don't read too much into the problems as it may put you off and the chance of you getting any issues are slim.
If you like the Boxster Just drive one and see if you like it.
Buy on condition and service history. Just as you would on any car really.
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CraigJ
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 10:46 AM |
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Originally posted by DanP
Tyres won't cost you 1200, a pair of rears on my 996 turbo (285/30/18) just cost me 450, and 320 for a pair of fronts and that is using the
Porsche fitment tyres (Conti sport 2's).
I've owned my turbo with 40k miles on it for coming up for a year, it cost a fair bit more than 10k and has had a few small niggles needing
doing under the warranty. Spoke to the dealer that sold it to me and he believe that he could sell it now fir the same price as a year ago, which is
good as it needs to go soon.
I personally wouldn't go for a cheap 996, try reading the article in pistonheads, I would spend the money on a newer boxster or an older
previous model in better nick, I personasly don't think the 996 c2 shape has aged very well.
All down to personal taste. For me the 996 looks good. Always liked it. I'm not as keen on the older 993 and 964's.
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dhutch
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 11:15 AM |
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Originally posted by rodgling
A £10k Boxster is a better car for the money? Apart from the image problem they are great cars.
Sorry, I fail to see your point...
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StevieB
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 11:29 AM |
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Originally posted by CraigJ
Buy on condition and service history. Just as you would on any car really.
A fine point - almost any car will be reliable as long as you keep it serviced and repaired correctly.
That said, my current Saab Aero is about 20k past it's service interval, so I really should sort that out before something bad happens 
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designer
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 12:03 PM |
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I've ran a 911 and a Boxster and, as said 'Theres no such thing a cheap porsche!'.
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