on the verge of buying a boxster S.................

[andymc]

to cut a long story short after a messy break up i entered the financial wilderness, i think most know what im on about, anyhoo moving on, i have bought a boxster s from a private seller and would like to arrange a vehicle inspection before any cash changes hands, the AA and RAC wont touch performance cars for insurance purposes, do you know anyone else in this area who would inspect the car?
many thanks

[alfa phil]

had the RAC inspect a boxster s a couple of weeks ago they were very thorough and of a very high standard , picked up that the car had had new wing door and rear panal ,the owner said he knew nothing about it hence i did not buy it, it cost £350 but worth the money , the engineer knew his stuff not saying they all do?

[andymc]

the rac didnt seem interested, i will try them again, is the warranty a must?

[alfa phil]

ask yourself are you feeling lucky im still looking for one and i think i will be tempted to put the warrenty on it

[Ragtop]

Peter Morgan

I think its http://www.petermorgan.org.uk

ps - get a 911 - it will be what you really want.

Edited by Ragtop on Tuesday 3rd July 23:07

Edited by Ragtop on Tuesday 3rd July 23:08

[The Griffalo]

Ragtop said:

Peter Morgan

(I think its petermorgan.net)

ps - get a 911 - it will be what you really want.

No it won't, get the Boxster they handle much better.

[Ragtop]

I'll get my coat

I went from a 996 and tried lots of things....ended up back in a 996 - not a lot compares IMHO.

[Geneve]

The Boxster 'S' is terrific - go for it.

But get it inspected at an OPC and add the Official Porsche Warranty (£895). Then you can thoroughly enjoy the car, knowing it's a good one, and sleep at night with the reassurance that most essentials are covered.

Edited by Geneve on Tuesday 3rd July 23:16

[Thorny]

Geneve said:

The Boxster 'S' is terrific - go for it.

But get it inspected at an OPC and add the Official Porsche Warranty (£895). Then you can thoroughly enjoy the car, knowing it's a good one, and sleep at night with the reassurance that most essentials are covered.

Edited by Geneve on Tuesday 3rd July 23:16

Seconded - on both counts!

[The Griffalo]

Just to throw in a curve ball, also consider the Hartech maintenance plan instead of the OPC warranty. IMO you get more value for your money.

[GreigM]

alfa phil said:

had the RAC inspect a boxster s... it cost £350 but worth the money

Ouch!! a porsche dealer will do it for 200 notes.

[Deutscher]

alfa phil said:

had the RAC inspect a boxster s a couple of weeks ago ... it cost £350

RAC charging £350???

Is that a typo?

[Mosman]

Thorny said:

Geneve said:

The Boxster 'S' is terrific - go for it.

But get it inspected at an OPC and add the Official Porsche Warranty (£895). Then you can thoroughly enjoy the car, knowing it's a good one, and sleep at night with the reassurance that most essentials are covered.

Edited by Geneve on Tuesday 3rd July 23:16

Seconded - on both counts!

Sound advice

[madras]

GreigM said:

alfa phil said:

had the RAC inspect a boxster s... it cost £350 but worth the money

Ouch!! a porsche dealer will do it for 200 notes.

I wouldn't trust a porsche centre to do an inspection, but you will need to if you get a warranty. Get peter morgan or Phil Clarke if you don't go for the warranty.

[GreigM]

madras said:

GreigM said:

alfa phil said:

had the RAC inspect a boxster s... it cost £350 but worth the money

Ouch!! a porsche dealer will do it for 200 notes.

I wouldn't trust a porsche centre to do an inspection, but you will need to if you get a warranty. Get peter morgan or Phil Clarke if you don't go for the warranty.

while I do agree that a dealer inspection perhaps isn't as thorough as you would hope (I once had a car inspected by 2 different porsche dealers within a week and you'd think they had inspected different cars by the results!), I would definitely rate them above an RAC inspection.

[madras]

GreigM said:

madras said:

GreigM said:

alfa phil said:

had the RAC inspect a boxster s... it cost £350 but worth the money

Ouch!! a porsche dealer will do it for 200 notes.

I wouldn't trust a porsche centre to do an inspection, but you will need to if you get a warranty. Get peter morgan or Phil Clarke if you don't go for the warranty.

while I do agree that a dealer inspection perhaps isn't as thorough as you would hope (I once had a car inspected by 2 different porsche dealers within a week and you'd think they had inspected different cars by the results!), I would definitely rate them above an RAC inspection.

you would rate an RAC inspection?

[alfa phil]

yes if was £350 but hey its only money

[madras]

alfa phil said:

yes if was £350 but hey its only money

both names I gave will do it far cheaper and they know porsches inside out - take your pick