Porsche 987 Boxster & Cayman: 1st Generation: Model Years 2005 to 2009 Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster Spyder, Cayman & Cayman S

by Adrian Streather

Overview

Stop! Don’t buy a Porsche 987 Boxster or Cayman series without buying this book first! Packed with good advice from running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Porsche community, right through to whether your Porsche will fit in your garage and indeed, with your lifestyle. This is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Porsche 987 Boxster or Cayman of your dreams.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845844240
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing
Publication date:	11/01/2012
Series:	The Essential Buyer's Guide
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Adrian Graham Streather was born on December 25, 1958. Upon leaving school he joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1975, where he trained as a Scientific Instrument Maker and gained additional qualifications in the electronics field. After a varied career in the aviation industry, he now lives in Australia with his family. Adrian is a prolific author, specialising in the Porsche marque, and has written a number of books that have been published by Veloce, including the Essential Companion series, and several in the Essential Buyer's Guide series.

Table of Contents

Introduction: the purpose of this book 3

1 Is it the right car for you?: marriage guidance 6

2 Cost considerations: affordable, or a money pit? 8

3 Living with a 987 Boxster or Cayman: will you get along together? 10

4 Relative values: which model for you? 12

5 Before you view: be well informed 15

6 Inspection equipments: these items will really help 17

7 Fifteen minute evaluation: walk away or stay? 18

8 Key points: where to look for problems 23

9 Serious evaluation: 60 minutes for years of enjoyment 25

10 Auctions: Sold! Another way to buy your dream 40

11 Paperwork: correct documentation is essential 42

12 What's it worth?: let your head rule your heart 45

13 Do you really want to restore?: it'll take longer and cost more than you think 47

14 Paint problems: bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 49

15 Problems due to lackof use: just like their owners cars need exerciser! 51

16 The Community: key people, organisations and companies in the 987 world 54

17 Vital statistics: essential data at your fingertips 56

Index 64