Dazzevans Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Hi i have just been looking at a 04 Boxster on eBay. It ends soon so I emailed the seller to ask about it. He says it has full Porsche service history and over £5,000 worth BBC of invoices. Yet when I look at the MOT history online it hasn’t had a green pass since the first one and multiple fails. Should I be turned off by that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, Dazzevans said: Hi i have just been looking at a 04 Boxster on eBay. It ends soon so I emailed the seller to ask about it. He says it has full Porsche service history and over £5,000 worth BBC of invoices. Yet when I look at the MOT history online it hasn’t had a green pass since the first one and multiple fails. Should I be turned off by that? Yes, be turned off! Multiple MOT faikures suggests a car which has not been treasured unlike those belonging to most of our members. Don't be rushed, there are plenty of cars out there. Have you checked the for sale section on here? Give us some more info on the car you're keen on though (ebay link) and our 986 aficionados will give you a better steer. In general terms look for a car with good hidtory snd evidence of recent work particularly on items such as suspension. Also helps to know what your budget is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 What did it fail on.? While it could be an indicator of sloppy servicing and maintenance its not always the case, the same as cars that pass every year with no advisories aren't necessarily good ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escovedo Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 12 minutes ago, Dazzevans said: Hi i have just been looking at a 04 Boxster on eBay. It ends soon so I emailed the seller to ask about it. He says it has full Porsche service history and over £5,000 worth BBC of invoices. Yet when I look at the MOT history online it hasn’t had a green pass since the first one and multiple fails. Should I be turned off by that? Definitely yes, you should be concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROOPER88 Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 32 minutes ago, Dazzevans said: Hi i have just been looking at a 04 Boxster on eBay. It ends soon so I emailed the seller to ask about it. He says it has full Porsche service history and over £5,000 worth BBC of invoices. Yet when I look at the MOT history online it hasn’t had a green pass since the first one and multiple fails. Should I be turned off by that? It is a px at a super car dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353058747077 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Out of interest, where is the For Sale section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROOPER88 Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Towards the bottom of the home page PM if interested in a 2002 Speed Yellow 986 S Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Did you buy it dazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 19 minutes ago, Dazzevans said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353058747077 Advert/mot history doesn't really tell you much tbh. Nice colour..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 As long as the items get fixed when highlighted when MOT'ed and there's not months between the Fail and Pass then its not necessarily a bad indication but it certainly can be, and if it seems to be a common theme then maybe steer clear. Dont be put off by high milers they can be better looked after cars, mine is one of the first in the UK, 1997 (Jan) and has done 208,000 and it very rarely fails the MOT, I think the last 6yrs its passed straight away. The biggest thing on these cars is the suspension, so check for knocks and bangs, best done with the roof up. And you are looking for a big history file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 18 minutes ago, Cheddar Bob said: Did you buy it dazz Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 30 minutes ago, TROOPER88 said: Towards the bottom of the home page PM if interested in a 2002 Speed Yellow 986 S Cheers Yep. Can’t find the for sale section! Old eyes maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 12 minutes ago, the baron said: The biggest thing on these cars is the suspension, so check for knocks and bangs, best done with the roof up. And you are looking for a big history file. Even if the car drives ok I would be very wary of buying any 986 with original suspension components still fitted, unless this is factored into the asking price. As you say, a big history file is key here and well worth scrutinising it properly to see what has and what hasn't been replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, Dazzevans said: Yep. Can’t find the for sale section! Old eyes maybe? There' a 987 on sale for a good price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Yeah that’s a nice looking car, clearly looked after but I’m a little concerned about the mileage. Also I cannot seem to reply on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, Dazzevans said: Yeah that’s a nice looking car, clearly looked after but I’m a little concerned about the mileage. Also I cannot seem to reply on there. We normally advise not to worry too much about mileage if car has been well looked after. Members on here have cars on 150,000+. You may not be able to reply because you don't have enough posts yet, but you can probably pm the seller. I'll tag him here so he knows anyway @starbuckhouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, red rocket said: We normally advise not to worry too much about mileage if car has been well looked after. Members on here have cars on 150,000+. You may not be able to reply because you don't have enough posts yet, but you can probably pm the seller. I'll tag him here so he knows anyway @starbuckhouse It’s at the top end of my budget too, and 320 miles from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Great colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Excuse my ignorance being a newbie, but on starbuckhouse’s post there are some three digit codes posted. What are these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 16 hours ago, Dazzevans said: Excuse my ignorance being a newbie, but on starbuckhouse’s post there are some three digit codes posted. What are these? Presume you mean the option codes. Don't know the letters but 235 change of tyre manufacturer on production line 403 Pressure cast 17 inch wheels 424 Automatic heating control 502 Production in Valmet, Finland 551 Wind deflector 567 Windshield green graduated tint 680 Digital sound package 692 Remote cd changer 6 disc 946 seat cover cloth/leather/leatherette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Thanks Rocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Plenty out there, don't buy unseen off of Ebay. Oh, and welcome.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted May 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Thanks Scuba. I’m still trying to convince my wife that it’s a good idea to have a second “summer” car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dazzevans said: Thanks Scuba. I’m still trying to convince my wife that it’s a good idea to have a second “summer” car. Tell her it's cheaper than a mistress.😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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