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dbayney · 04-04-2008, 05:13 AM

Hey guys and gals!

Well first post and just like to say this forum has already given me lots of knowledge.

Anyways on to business, ive owned quite a few cars as it is some fast some slow (v8 FC rx7, miata, couple civics) im fairly mechanically inclined and am looking for something drop top that is classy (enter the boxster). Now at 20 i dont want to spend a whole lot as id rather re-invest the money back into my business so my budget is somewhere around the 12-14 grand mark.

Ive looked at s2000's/z3's/E36 BMW's but the boxster seems to have my heart. Anyways my question is in your guys experience is it possible to find a half decent boxster for around the 12 000 mark? (97-01 ish). Im honestly not worried about getting an S as i will not be racing this vehicle at all.

Im willing to go right across america to get a vehicle and im in no rush. I do realize these cars will be higher mileage 80 000+, am i going to be looking at some hefty repair bills or are they fairly reliable cars? The biggest issue i have is cost of ownership. I dont mind spending another 1500 in the same year to get the car where it needs to be, but i dont want it to nickel and dime me (v8 rx7).

Anyways your experience will make it much easier for me. Its very hard for me to search cars just using craigslist and autotrader as many cars are not listed on these. If i could get some feed back around the 12 000 range (in terms of availability and quality of car id be getting for that price) Id greatly appreciate it.

From your friend up north,

Dewan.

04-04-2008, 05:13 AM	#1
dbayney Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Posts: 2	Canadian Buyer lookin at porsche Hey guys and gals! Well first post and just like to say this forum has already given me lots of knowledge. Anyways on to business, ive owned quite a few cars as it is some fast some slow (v8 FC rx7, miata, couple civics) im fairly mechanically inclined and am looking for something drop top that is classy (enter the boxster). Now at 20 i dont want to spend a whole lot as id rather re-invest the money back into my business so my budget is somewhere around the 12-14 grand mark. Ive looked at s2000's/z3's/E36 BMW's but the boxster seems to have my heart. Anyways my question is in your guys experience is it possible to find a half decent boxster for around the 12 000 mark? (97-01 ish). Im honestly not worried about getting an S as i will not be racing this vehicle at all. Im willing to go right across america to get a vehicle and im in no rush. I do realize these cars will be higher mileage 80 000+, am i going to be looking at some hefty repair bills or are they fairly reliable cars? The biggest issue i have is cost of ownership. I dont mind spending another 1500 in the same year to get the car where it needs to be, but i dont want it to nickel and dime me (v8 rx7). Anyways your experience will make it much easier for me. Its very hard for me to search cars just using craigslist and autotrader as many cars are not listed on these. If i could get some feed back around the 12 000 range (in terms of availability and quality of car id be getting for that price) Id greatly appreciate it. From your friend up north, Dewan.