stevemag Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, jim o'hara said: thanks Steve, christ im not that scared - lol what you are talking about is no problem whatsoever, i just read about people buying them and their first bill is like £2.5k - but i suppose they didn't do their homework before hand I bought mine from an enthusiastic member of this forum Not a worry, big history file with the car, small list of minor jobs /changes I wanted to do (done) 2.7 has ample power in "B"road wales...... Get and buy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim o'hara Posted December 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 53 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Look through the For Sale forum, go some months back; several members cars have been offered and never sold so are probably still available if you ask. Jason986S had a very tidy 987 which didn’t go. And the 550 Anni up here instead of trade in is offered for a steal but for such things you need to move fast. had a look at Jasons 986, but ive already had a black car, and i aint going there ever again - plus im thinking a 987.2 as i believe they are a big step up in quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim o'hara Posted December 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 Just now, stevemag said: I bought mine from an enthusiastic member of this forum Not a worry, big history file with the car, small list of minor jobs /changes I wanted to do (done) 2.7 has ample power in "B"road wales...... Get and buy one lol - despite having a 996 before, 2.7 or 2.9 will be just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 A 987S will be faster than a 996 Carrera anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemag Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 I have a mate selling a 987....but it's black 3.2s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 28 minutes ago, jim o'hara said: had a look at Jasons 986, but ive already had a black car, and i aint going there ever again - plus im thinking a 987.2 as i believe they are a big step up in quality ...and price, which brings us back to my earlier point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbikerdood Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 40 minutes ago, jim o'hara said: thanks Steve, christ im not that scared - lol what you are talking about is no problem whatsoever, i just read about people buying them and their first bill is like £2.5k - but i suppose they didn't do their homework before hand I think you'll find that some who gets a bill like that may have bought a bargain basement boxster with out any history Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 ...and/or gave it to the specialist and said “what do you think needs fixing?” Very big bills, yes. Urgent bills, yes. As someone implied above, urgent very big bills, unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 56 minutes ago, jim o'hara said: thanks Steve, christ im not that scared - lol what you are talking about is no problem whatsoever, i just read about people buying them and their first bill is like £2.5k - but i suppose they didn't do their homework before hand Or they take it to the wrong garage. I took my first Boxster to a garage that wanted to charge me over £2.5k and then I took it to CPS and the bill was less than £700. Seems the first garage just wanted to replace anything that looked old regardless if it needed replacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEFI Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 3 hours ago, jim o'hara said: thanks Dave, i think its all about buying the right car in the first place then - appreciate your comments I see you currently have a BMW 3 Series. IMHO the Boxster will be more reliable than that, but bills for the same sort of job a bit higher. As you say, look for the right car with all the service history. There are lots around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim o'hara Posted December 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 44 minutes ago, DaveEFI said: I see you currently have a BMW 3 Series. IMHO the Boxster will be more reliable than that, but bills for the same sort of job a bit higher. As you say, look for the right car with all the service history. There are lots around. thanks Dave - that's it im doing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim o'hara Posted December 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 1 hour ago, mrbikerdood said: I think you'll find that some who gets a bill like that may have bought a bargain basement boxster with out any history Si thanks si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim o'hara Posted December 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Menoporsche said: ...and price, which brings us back to my earlier point looking in the region of £10k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim o'hara Posted December 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 2 hours ago, stevemag said: I bought mine from an enthusiastic member of this forum Not a worry, big history file with the car, small list of minor jobs /changes I wanted to do (done) 2.7 has ample power in "B"road wales...... Get and buy one thanks Steve - as i say, all about getting the right car it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 Just make sure you buy one with all the common parts that fail/wear replaced, and it's unlikely you will get any big bills. No guarantee though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 3 hours ago, jim o'hara said: looking in the region of £10k Unless I'm wide of the mark, you'll struggle finding a 987.2 in Boxster or Cayman flavours for that. Go for a 2006 car, registered before the end of March as it will have the lower tax. You should pick up a sorted car for similar money to a 986 (around £10k for a Cayman or £7.5k for a Boxster). Don't be scared of high miles - my 987.2 has done just under 100k and is fine. You do see them with 150k + miles on the clock. As for big bills, you will need a budget for when you first get it. I've always managed to spend £2-3k in the first year on bits that are not necessary but make the car how I like it - being wheels and tyres, cruise control, colour change etc. The current one had £3.5k thrown at it in the first 6 months. Apart from servicing and warranty, it has cost me nothing since (over 3 1/2 years) - though I'm expecting big bills with the next major service for brakes all around, gearbox service and another 2 years on the warranty. Good luck with the search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 I prefer to buy a car at the lower end of the price spectrum and spend money on all the common stuff that needs doing. That way I know in my own mind it’s been done to my satisfaction. Plus I really like buying shiny new parts. my own 2006 2.7 so far has had a water pump , discs and pads all round and is currently in bits awaiting front coffin marks and tuning forks , top mounts and new dampers. ive never bought a car that I haven’t spent money on almost instantly as I really buy them as a small project to keep me occupied. If you do t want to get surprised with bills I’d just get yourself an Mx5 on lease hire. Cheap as chips and you’ll have no surprises at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naim22 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 I think it may be better to buy a 986 or older 987 & use your remaining budget to get the car set right so you have the peace of mind. You can definitely reduce the work needed by looking for a good example. The only way round avoiding the potential of big bills for is to go for something really new. Unfortunately your budget isnt going to do that, even the newest of 987.1 are 10 years old now. I've never really been stung by a huge must fix now bill but like all old cars as soon as the preventative jobs starts in my case it just tends to snowball. Things like corroded bolts etc either take time (labour unless DIYing) or lead to changing more bits than originally needed which do drive up the bill. Overall I'd say they are well engineered compared to most cars, 15+ year old cars are reasonably ubiquitous which is not always the case for cars this age. This is normally a good sign that these cars aren't typically on the end of uneconomical bills. I also have a 2007 335d and that is much the same story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 1 hour ago, sa utah said: I prefer to buy a car at the lower end of the price spectrum and spend money on all the common stuff that needs doing. That's fine if you know what the issues are before you buy the car and are mechanically minded, or have some idea of what needs doing and the costs involved. Someone who isn't/doesn't or who buys what they think is a sound car for a not so low price, thinking that paying a little more will get them a better one could soon rack up ££ worth of work, especially if using an opc or specialist garage for all the jobs. Unfortunately a full opc history, and nice shiny paint doesn't make a good car. If I was in the market for a cheapish 987 with reasonable mileage that would be least likely to throw up bills, then I would be looking for something with all the wear and tear stuff done like front coolant pipes, condensers, radiators, suspension arms, water pump, AOS, window regulators, brake pipes, door locks, discs/pads/tyres etc....etc. Unless your very lucky you probably won't find something with everything done, just because it doesn't yet need the work, but if you know what could potentially need replacing then you will be much better prepared. I can appreciate that not everyone has the time, inclination or the interest to spend hours on end researching stuff on the Internet, but if you do you will be much better prepared for any jobs that are likely to need doing, so can budget accordingly. And yes, an MX5 will be less hassle, until it starts rotting around you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 I earn a less than average wage live in a tied cottage with my job and work in woodland conservation and should not run a Boxster but l do and share your worry. BUT big BUT sounds naff l should be saving for my retirement but l need a petrol naughty lump of metal in my life. Be safe and run a MX5 l can’t and if you have that tug for a Boxster do it if you don’t it will niggle you always. 3 years now 986 start and now 987 yes new tyres all round, pads discs all round, water pump and now live happily with my Porsche paranoia. I have a dedicated credit card for my Boxster if he needs it. I have tried to convince myself to sell and buy a Audi TT roadster but there is nothing for the money to compare. You see those badgers on land rover ONE LIFE LIVE IT as much as it makes me cringe you can apply it to a Boxster. Cheers muddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 Just to add just serviced at my local indy with their massive attention to detail down to a split bleed nipple cover on a brake calliper l have a good 987 and that’s my peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 26 minutes ago, Muddy said: I earn a less than average wage live in a tied cottage with my job and work in woodland conservation and should not run a Boxster but l do and share your worry. BUT big BUT sounds naff l should be saving for my retirement but l need a petrol naughty lump of metal in my life. Be safe and run a MX5 l can’t and if you have that tug for a Boxster do it if you don’t it will niggle you always. 3 years now 986 start and now 987 yes new tyres all round, pads discs all round, water pump and now live happily with my Porsche paranoia. I have a dedicated credit card for my Boxster if he needs it. I have tried to convince myself to sell and buy a Audi TT roadster but there is nothing for the money to compare. You see those badgers on land rover ONE LIFE LIVE IT as much as it makes me cringe you can apply it to a Boxster. Cheers muddy I was offered a 986 by a member on this forum that sounds ideal for you. It was a 2.5 tip in Silver for £4k and well sorted. I have had a 2.5 in Silver and wanted something different. Chase him down and buy it. It sounds perfect for your first Boxster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 @jim o'hara - I’ve recently updated my thread in members rides which includes a breakdown of all my costs to date for a 2010 987.2 bought with 65k on it. not every car needs £2k spending on it, but a bad one might cost you more - buy from a reputable dealer and extend the warranty if it offers good coverage. Even a good one can throw up the odd bill, but then so can pretty much every other car out there too - the difference is the Porsche ‘may’ intimately retain more of its value over time Good luck with the search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, Darkstar said: I was offered a 986 by a member on this forum that sounds ideal for you. It was a 2.5 tip in Silver for £4k and well sorted. I have had a 2.5 in Silver and wanted something different. Chase him down and buy it. It sounds perfect for your first Boxster. I think Muddy has a 987. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 If you have a good indy near you why not ask them if the know of any cars they have looked after are coming up for sale. If they have looked after the car they will know what has been done and what is pending That's how I got mine Good luck..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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