I was looking at a boxster S and here is the dealer sent to me about the seepage on the car:
Seepage is pretty common among Porsches greater than around 5 years old. Seepage simply means that engine gaskets are not dry. Over time, oil and transmission fluid slowly work through the gaskets. Seepage is not the same as a leak, which would need to be addressed. The engine was cleaned during the initial inspection. That was actually how we determined that it is only seepage and not a leak, because no oil was present after driving the car for 30 miles.
Is the dealer being honest? What kind of seepage could be? What needs to be done?
Suggest get a PPI from a qualified independent shop that knows Porsches.
What fluids are leaking? There is engine oil, transmission fluids and coolant leak possibilities.
Early
PDK transmission
pans leaked and Porsche re-designed it and problems were resolved. The early pans were aluminum and new design pans were black in color.
Coolant leaks can be bad O-rings, old rubber hoses, or a bad water pump. These can start at 10 years age.
On the engine, it is rare for a leak. Check the oil drain
plug
to see if it is tight (Do not overtighten). It is rare for a main seal to leak, or the sump gasket. Cam covers may leak, but are easily replaced.
Earlier Porsches had more leaks. Rear main seals were a problem.
V6
This dealer is blowing smoke. Porsches of this vintage do not leak or "seep". Regardless of what's leaking, it will need attn and that equals $$$ if you can't fix it yourself. You can use this as a way to discount the price or you can move on to one that doesn't leak. A PPI should determine the leak and what it will cost to repair.
The Dealer has played his "Dishonest" card!! Move on.....
I have an 12 year old
Cayman S
(2007) with no “seepage”. Walk away, they lied once, they will lie again.
Good grief, these aren't AMC 4.0 Jeep engines.... Even that didn't leak, or "seep" once I replaced the offending gaskets. Please never take your or anyone else's car there.
