Someone asked me when I first got the Boxster what kind of gas mileage do you get? Gee, don't know....still don't. Never checked it since it isn't the daily driver. I figure pumpimg Hi test it will take some of the fun out of it if I knew
Nylart it sounds like you were exactly where I was. Same years due to budget. I probably would have gone with a local non S but t had Grey interior which I didn;t want.
Mine had some paint issues, CV boots as mentioned, but I was able to get into a S as a result. I'm not sure if I would have been happy or disappointed with the non S. Never driven one.
Good luck with your search!