2008 Boxster CPO

[CJB IV]

I’m considering purchasing a low mileage CPO ‘08 Boxster from a Porsche dealer. The warranty is a typical 2 year certified warranty that covers everything. My question is should I still consider getting a PPI done by an independent party and should I have concerns about the IMS and bore scoring issues since the dealership would cover this if a problem arrises.

[recycled sixtie]

With my experience having previously owned a 2001 Boxster base I would recommend a PPI. With buying it from a Porsche dealer you are likely paying top dollar anyway and a couple of hundred dollars or whatever it is for a PPI is money well spent. A good ppi will show if it has had an accident as well and any water damage amongst other things.

I bought a used Lexus from a Lexus dealer and got a ppi done. Still got it and it has been virtually faultless. Having said that I talked to another customer at that dealership and he bought a used Lexus that was supposed to be accident free but later found out it was not. Check the reviews of the dealership you are buying from.

IMS? The 2001 had a more vulnerable ims than the 2008. My Boxster needed engine work after four years and 10k miles. The fix would have included replacing the ims bearing amongst other things. I believe that the 2008 ims is much harder to replace but is much more reliable. Bore scoring I do not know anything about.

I bought a used Miata NC after selling the Boxster. If I had to do it over again I would have kept the Boxster and got it fixed. The Boxster feels like a tank compared to the Miata but the running costs were a lot higher. Such is life.

[darreldore]

PORSCHE dealers have to pay Porsche North America a $$$ premium, in my case $2,000 AND they have to inspect a long, long list of items and replace any components that do not meet Porsche guides, like brake components, tires, belts, along with flushing brake fluid, coolant, etc, performs all recalls or TSB’s
Just ask the dealer, they will share and give you a copy, signed by the mechanic, shop manager. They also have, just look it up online. You have to get keys, manuals.
I’m in my second CPO . You will pay, but you also get a good car with a warranty.

Darrel Doré

[racer]

I would make sure the CPO actually covers the IMS specifically. In addition, I am surprised a 12 year old car could be Factory CPO'd. most CPO programs limit on age/mileage.. I'm thinking like 4 years old or newer.

Yes, IMS is a concern for 2008. Yes, the concern might be less. Yes, if it fails its full engine replacement. And anecdotalley, its low mileage cars with long oil change intervals/records that are most likely to have issues.

[mikefocke]

https://www.porsche.com/usa/approvedused/porscheapproved/ says 13 years, I'll be darned. Still ask to see the specific warranty contract, not some marketing BS.
Ask to have them describe the service history while they are standing in front of a screen displaying it (for privacy reasons they may not be able to share it.)

Ask to see the CPO sheet they had to submit to use the program. Did it include a bore scoping?
If it did, it is as good as a PPI. (As a firm believer in a PPI, this is the case where I don't think it necessary.)

[racer]

I'm shocked at the 13 year cutoff for an official Porsche CPO car. Impressive. I wonder how many 10+ old cars actually get cpod.

[Cairo94507]

I prefer having a PPI done by the non-selling dealership just for comfort as I move forward on a car. I then take their PPI check list and go over the car myself to see all the checks were actually done.

As an example, I bought a CPO Porsche in LA and when I got it home I checked everything and found they had not replaced the cabin filter, air filter or wiper blades. All extremely easy to do. I took photos and they shipped all of the parts to me and apologized. It just made me wonder if anything else was overlooked. So I did a deep dive and the rest of the car was all good. Trust but verify.

[howdy95630]

Get the PPI done. CPO cars are a joke and a money maker for the dealer. You are going to pay a premium for a CPO car, which is basically that warranty you are paying up front. Its a marketing ploy to make you feel better about the car you are purchasing. Find a nice private party seller with good maintenance records, have a PPI done and save many thousands.