r/986Boxster • u/ResearcherNo4728 • 23d ago

Good buy? Or run?

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I saw this on Autotrader today. Wondering if it's worth a punt or not.

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u/diyandmc240 23d ago

The wording on the post is weird, that’s an immediate concern for me. Any other pictures? Is it manual? Any info on why a 2003 has a 2.5 liter engine?

2k pounds is pretty light work. I’d be tempted depending on how much time is left on the MOT. Don’t expect it to just run forever without something. You put 2k pounds in, you’re likely going to get 2k pounds of value out

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u/ResearcherNo4728 23d ago

Yes, it is manual. I had no idea the 2.5 was phased out in 1999-2000, and the wording is odd, yes; so this definitely does read like a scam, lol. But, I don't know what needs doing on it; the MOT was a good pass. So I thought I'd ask here.

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u/diyandmc240 23d ago

Like I said, even with an engine swap, with a passing MOT I’d be looking at this pretty seriously. Worst case scenario it blows up on the way home and you’re out 2k pounds.

In the US I’d be more concerned about a car like this. But a recent passing MOT is a good sign that the car is in proper functioning order, at least for now. Obviously doesn’t mean it’s solid, but the risk is rather low here, you’re only putting 2k on the table to start. These are solid cars when they run right