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YOUR RESEARCHDownsides to low mileage '04? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners
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Check oil drips where the trans and engine meet
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Check for oil drips where the trans and engine meet.
Downsides to low mileage '04? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners
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Downsides to low mileage '04? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners
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My only concern would be the tires. If they are original you might consider replacing them. Buy the car and drive it like you stole it (after you have a good set of tires on it)! Post some pictures and enjoy!!
I can honestly say my cars runs/feels better the more I drive it. It barely ever feels rough but the only time it does is when it has been sitting for a long period of time.
I just got her home! She's fantastic. Midnight blue metallic. 13k miles. PSM, full leather, xenons, heated seats, windbreak, great stereo upgrades.. Could not be happier! Pics tomorrow, promise.
I paid a lot, and possibly "too much." But it was exactly what I was looking for as far as options and color. Life is short! 20k. The list price in 2004 was 51k.
You know, it might have cost you more, but if the car is completely sorted out and doesn't need repairs it just might be worth it! Nothing on these cars gets fixed by an indy shop or a 'stealership' for less than $500.
Congrats.
Exactly how many
miles
ago was the IMS done?
p.s.
get the water pump done and make sure the coolant cap has been replaced with latest version, especially if anyone did a coolant flush recently.
