vallavan420

EDIT: Title should have read 2005 Boxster with engine from 2006 Boxster (I believe 987.2 is from 2009+). My bad

Hi guys, first of all, great forum and community! I've been itching for a Porsche for a while now (on the back of some amazing Turo sessions),


I came across a deal for a ~$10K for 120K mile 2005 Boxster, with a replacement engine from an 06 boxster (engine had 25k miles when it was put into the 120K mile boxster, owner drove it maybe ~500 miles). Also a recent clutch replacement. Neither installs done by Porsche Certified dealer


Clean carfax, seller seems like a gem of a guy and I am going to get a dealership PPI. Car will be a weekend toy for mountain twisties, i normally dont rev past 6k


Wanted to get the collective wisdom of you experts The price is attractive, but im not sure about the engine install done by non-porsche dealer...As well, even though the engine is relatively new, worried about rest of car @ 120K

- What are some of the key watchouts I should be looking out for with the model at this milage (ie water pumps, any kind of leaks etc)

- What is the typical scheduled maintenance schedule for at car at 120K miles?

- Also, lets say I want to sell this car in a few years, do you think I'd face issues since the engine wasnt part of the original car?


Thank you!

vallavan420

Bump! Thanks all for any feedback, especially your own experience with transplanted engines and maintenance post 120K