BUYERS’ CHECKLIST

The turbos can leak if the wrong grade of engine oil has been used Check for oil leaks from all gaskets, as air-cooled Porsche engines are known to leak A failed O2 sensor can make the engine run badly The rubber boots on the transmission’s constant velocity joints can perish and leak oil Steering racks commonly leak oil Lacquer can peel from the brake calipers, leaving them unsightly Corrosion attacks under the front and rear screens, and the door frames Failed interior electrical switches can stay live and flatten the battery Look at the side bolsters on the driver’s seat on the door-side, as entry/exit wears them