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09-14-2018, 09:32 AM
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In the market, and have a question
Currently shopping for a 09-12 Boxster S with PDK, and I have found 2 within 200 miles. One 09 has 70K miles and one 09 has 58K. Both cars have clean Carfax but the lower mileage example has been sitting for almost a year. Is sitting this long a concern to worry about?
Thank you
Thank you
09-14-2018, 09:47 AM
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Nope. Just change all of the fluids and enjoy. I would be concerned at 2-3 years+, but 1 year is okay as long as you change the fluids and make sure to get fresh gas in there. It may also need a new battery unless it's been on a tender.
09-14-2018, 12:57 PM
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Michelin's are a pretty good consensus pick for this car, although I'm tempted to try the new Conti's next time around for street since I have dedicated track wheels now. Pretty big delta in $$$.
09-14-2018, 10:02 PM
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I think there are various series, but in general I would personally never, ever buy those and I'd probably plan on them being throw-aways on that car. Again, that is my opinion, you may like them. Here is why: https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...e-test-feature
Michelin's are a pretty good consensus pick for this car, although I'm tempted to try the new Conti's next time around for street since I have dedicated track wheels now. Pretty big delta in $$$.
Michelin's are a pretty good consensus pick for this car, although I'm tempted to try the new Conti's next time around for street since I have dedicated track wheels now. Pretty big delta in $$$.
The GY’s provided good life IMO as I only use my car for spirited driving and I thought they provided really good grip.
The GY’s weren’t a bad tire and as stated above I wouldn’t buy them - only reason I had was because they were on the car when I bought it.
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09-15-2018, 12:54 PM
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If you aren't driving on the track, the GY tires are good enough. Drive them until they are 4 years old or worn then buy whatever tire suits your fancy.
Tire discussions/debates are second only to oil debates in wasted bandwidth.
Tire discussions/debates are second only to oil debates in wasted bandwidth.
09-16-2018, 12:52 AM
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When I was speaking to the dealer that had the low mileage S, he told me the PDK was leaking when he bought it at auction. He said a local shop repaired it. I didn’t think much about an oil leak being a big issue untill I started reading threads about PDK replacements due to oil leaks. I was definitely leaning towards the lower mileage car, but now considering waiting for a better car to come around.
The higher milage car is only $600 less.
The higher milage car is only $600 less.
09-16-2018, 09:11 AM
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Always do a pre purchase inspection (PPI) at a porsche shop or dealer before you buy. Especially important for p-cars that a dealer had bought at an auction with unknown history. Pay a premium for a clean car with known owners, usage, and maintenance history.
Increase your radius to much larger than 200miles. Flights and shipping are cheap these days.
Be patient. Driving season for roadsters is ending for 3/4 of the country so there will be more deals between now and Jan.
Good luck!
Increase your radius to much larger than 200miles. Flights and shipping are cheap these days.
Be patient. Driving season for roadsters is ending for 3/4 of the country so there will be more deals between now and Jan.
Good luck!