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Old 05-23-2014, 01:14 PM   #7
JayG
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IMHO, I would go with the 04 and try to get a better price (although that is not a bad price). The interior changed a little in 03 and among other things, it has a real glove box. I think the glass rear window also came in starting in 03 (I could be wrong on the start year) Both have very few miles in the last 3 years, which is not as good as moderate driving.

Are there service records for either one? You can sometimes get some idea form a CarFax. Also if they are local cars, check with the local Porsche dealers and see what service was done.

Expect with little driving in the last 3 years you will need to replace all or most of the fluids (oil, coolant, brake). Unless you have proof they were changed you will need to do it. Also the tires may be dried out and possibly flat spotted, check the date codes and look at them carefully for cracks in the rubber.

For my money, I would buy the newest one.
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