[recycled sixtie]

Lots of good info above DW. I will add to this from my experience with my old 2001 Boxster. Find the best person to do the PPI you can find. Check with your local PCA Club as a source for this?

My 2001 Boxster had a CEL with out of tolerance camshaft deviation. I had the mechanic reset the CEL and I sold it before the CEL came on again but told the prospective buyer of the situation with the CEL.

Another pitfall for the buyer to look for is the removal of the bulb for the CEL. I am sure there are slimeball sellers that might do this. So before starting the car turn the ignition on (without starting it) and make sure all check lights illuminate especially the CEL one.

Before I bought my Boxster I did look at a 99 911. I thought it was a great car but the Boxster felt sportier. I would still consider an older 911 as my next Porsche but make sure you do the research. Also you might consider having the ims bearing renewed for peace of mind if you buy it.

I credit Bell on this forum for giving me the best diagnosis of what was wrong with my old Boxster and what should be done to fix it. Too bad that Bell lived in Florida and I live in Canada or my old Boxster would have had a different outcome.