Which Boxster S year is safest to buy
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2007
Another approach is to buy the right car at the right price with the right mechanic available and factor in to the price the cost of the best IMS update and anything else a pre-purchase inspection tells you needs to be done.
The best buy isn't always the cheapest purchase price but the one that is in the best condition to predict a trouble free ownership period. That can be a combination of what you buy, the previous maintenance it had and the maintenance you give it at the start.
Another approach is to buy the right car at the right price with the right mechanic available and factor in to the price the cost of the best IMS update and anything else a pre-purchase inspection tells you needs to be done.
The best buy isn't always the cheapest purchase price but the one that is in the best condition to predict a trouble free ownership period. That can be a combination of what you buy, the previous maintenance it had and the maintenance you give it at the start.
You haven't said what your budget is?
If you can afford one the 981 (2012 on) is the one to get - a much improved car all round to the earlier ones. However, owners of the 986 and 987 models love them so don't be put off, and while you do need to be mindful of things such as IMS the overall condition is more important as you can always get it done yourself for peace of mind.
If you can afford one the 981 (2012 on) is the one to get - a much improved car all round to the earlier ones. However, owners of the 986 and 987 models love them so don't be put off, and while you do need to be mindful of things such as IMS the overall condition is more important as you can always get it done yourself for peace of mind.
Gorsh said:
You haven't said what your budget is?
If you can afford one the 981 (2012 on) is the one to get - a much improved car all round to the earlier ones. However, owners of the 986 and 987 models love them so don't be put off, and while you do need to be mindful of things such as IMS the overall condition is more important as you can always get it done yourself for peace of mind.
I would avoid the 981 at all costs myself the 1st gen EPS is dire, but each to their own I guess.If you can afford one the 981 (2012 on) is the one to get - a much improved car all round to the earlier ones. However, owners of the 986 and 987 models love them so don't be put off, and while you do need to be mindful of things such as IMS the overall condition is more important as you can always get it done yourself for peace of mind.
sweet spot for still having low miles having real feel and still able to add a warranty would be a nice circa 2010/2011 Model for about £30k and stable values atm.
A great modern sports car with hydroilic steering enough BHp and a OPC warranty if that's an issue for you.
Porsche911R said:
Gorsh said:
You haven't said what your budget is?
If you can afford one the 981 (2012 on) is the one to get - a much improved car all round to the earlier ones. However, owners of the 986 and 987 models love them so don't be put off, and while you do need to be mindful of things such as IMS the overall condition is more important as you can always get it done yourself for peace of mind.
I would avoid the 981 at all costs myself the 1st gen EPS is dire, but each to their own I guess.If you can afford one the 981 (2012 on) is the one to get - a much improved car all round to the earlier ones. However, owners of the 986 and 987 models love them so don't be put off, and while you do need to be mindful of things such as IMS the overall condition is more important as you can always get it done yourself for peace of mind.
sweet spot for still having low miles having real feel and still able to add a warranty would be a nice circa 2010/2011 Model for about £30k and stable values atm.
A great modern sports car with hydroilic steering enough BHp and a OPC warranty if that's an issue for you.
Porsche911R said:
A great modern sports car with hydroilic steering enough BHp and a OPC warranty if that's an issue for you.
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Put £5k to £8K aside for an engine rebuild, buy the car you fancy and if the engine last then have a great holiday.
I replaced my racecar with a 2008 Cayman S 3.4 last year after reading about all the engine failures, and It have now done 10+ trackdays, in 2 weeks time it will do Dutch Time Attack, a few laps of the Ring + a day at Spa.
Best car I have had for £15K
I replaced my racecar with a 2008 Cayman S 3.4 last year after reading about all the engine failures, and It have now done 10+ trackdays, in 2 weeks time it will do Dutch Time Attack, a few laps of the Ring + a day at Spa.
Best car I have had for £15K
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