Porsche 996 vs 986: What goes into a pre-purchase inspection of a 996-gen 911 and 986-gen Boxster

The 996-generation 911 and 986-gen Boxster are undoubtedly great entry level Porsches, and your dream of owning one may be closer than you think. Twenty-grand can purchase a nice 996, while 986s often go for less than $10,000, and there are steps you can take to avoid purchasing one in disrepair. Find out how to tell the good cars from the bad with our video pre-purchase inspection guide.

The video is half an hour and fully covers what goes into a detailed pre-purchase inspection. It is split up into three parts for easy digestion. Click on a link below to start watching from that point (or click above to start from the beginning):

3:06 Removing the oil pan: Good engine versus bad engine

11:02 Examining the exterior of the whole car

27:11 Connecting a diagnostic tool to an 996 to measure timing and camshaft position and more

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