US928

Thank you guys for the reply, I also got a reply from Pedro Bonilla, he states that engine failure on sleeved engine (earlier Boxster, 97,98,99) usually happens in low miles, since the car has 47K then it should be OK, i will be calling the owner to make the deal, I'm thinking to purchase a 3 year warranty Insurance, any one of you has one or recommend a company? thank you.

Marv

That's the problem!

I've owned a boatload of 944s and they are fun, but always require work. 928s can be worse. My subsequent 911s were much, much cheaper to maintain.

bjzorn

Yup I agree, I love my '90 944S2 but and I have been daily driving it for the last 2 years(Prior to that it was a weekend/track car) and its been fairly reilable, but it does need somethings(Car currently has 187K on it) that I am going to do, but can't take the car off the road to do them, as right now it is my only car. Suprizingly I am actually looking at a '00-newer Boxster as a Daily Driver as well as some other Porsche's. But the Bosxter would make the most sense as it is the newest Porsche I wold be looking at, and they are fairly maintence free

US928

I agree, 944's are reliable, i just sold my 89 928S4, i love 928s but always worried when and where its going to brake down, my last 3 928s i spend over 25K in repairs. i will post when i pick-up the car.

THXBABE

Hire Pedro to do the PPI on the car before you sign the check. He is a great guy and very knowledgable.

Sailmed

Yee ha..... You just need to know how to purchase a car!
I paid $1,000 for my 30 yr old 928 - invested in new tires, TB, and fuel pump <$2,000 TOTAL investment and it alternates with the 911 as my DD - work is 50 miles away.
I wouldn't hesitate to drive any of my Porsche's cross country tomorrow!

It's not just a name..... it's a fine piece of machinery hidden in a beautiful body.
You just need a good eye to appreciate fine art.

Randy V

What is that pic in your avatar from?

Got a larger version?

Sailmed

Who Me....?????

Kevin Michael

For one thing you must have had a neglected 928- they are rock solid and super reliable. Also Boxters are nice cars if, and only if you happen to be a chick.

Vilhuer

If you are speaking about horse jumping over 928 its factory poster. Its part of series which has some other slightly weird photos also like someone hitting golf ball on a tree while 928 is sitting under it on golf course etc. They used to be available from http://www.parc.de IIRR.

Edit:
Seems it still is available:

http://www.parc.de/v4/product_view2....8&format=SPEC5
http://www.parc.de/v4/product_view2....8&format=SPEC5
http://www.parc.de/v4/product_view2....0&format=SPEC5

Randy V

Nice.

Midnight Blue GTS, just like mine.

Giovanni

Last year I sold a 1988 928 automatic barely broken in at 293k miles with original engine/tranny. Damn it was a reliable car for having high miles. Not sure why you consider them unreliable. Have you owned one?

Tony

I dunno?
Tony Montana in Scarface chose a 928.

My daughter has a pink boxster for her Barbies? Ken does like l it though.

928ntslow

I'm not saying anything one way or the other as any Porsche car has it's own issues. I don't know much about the Boxsters except that my 6'2" frame can barely squeeze in them and Jennifer refuses to ever consider one. I have seen some nice looking ones, but I have heard they have their own set of issues, not unlike EVERY OTHER PORSCHE.

That being said, I would have to say from experience, owning a 928 can go either way, if maintained properly, it will last 200K to 300K miles with no major issues. To be a qualified owner of a 928, it is highly recommended that you have decent mechanical skills.

Buying any high performance car and expecting to twist the key and forget about it is not the car for you. If you are not investing in the maintenance of the car, you are neglecting it. That is why high end cars cost so much...when you buy and as long as you keep them. This goes for ANY high performance car, so speak intelligently if you are going to make risky accusations.

I would expect the Boxster has a bit of high performance parts, but lets face facts, Porsche had never intended for this car to be anything other than an affordable sporty car for the masses.

Best of luck with your decisions.

Ed Hughes

Well, there you go: "We just buy them for the name". That explains a lot of your apparent lack of knowledge on Porsches or the reliability of Porsches. I think you forgot to add: "They go with my gold chains when I'm out posing".

I wish the "roll eyes" smilie was bigger. I think the S2000 would suit you just right. Don't let the Esc button hit you in the back on your way out of here....