I have a 1.8 140hp MX-5 NB1 with a 160.000km/100.000 miles, pretty decent shape. Nardi Torino Edition, little rust and great mechanical shape. I am able to trade it for a 1996 Boxster with the 2.5 flat six, 204hp. Hopefully no money involved, but I may have to pay 500-2000 Euros.
Only problem is, the Boxster has driven 240.000km/150.000 miles and the owner says the engine “doesn’t run well when idling”, with a code on the engine and gearbox.
I have access to a workshop and have some experienced friends and family that can help me fix it. None of us know Porsches though.
I don’t drive too much, so it would mainly be a weekend and road trip car.
Would you guys get the Boxster or stick with the Miata?
Porsche engines of the time period have multiple ticking time bombs built in. Really research those before you get rid of a nice reliable Miata.
What exact ticking time bombs were you thinking of?