After a long search to purchase my first Porsche, I ended up deciding on a Boxster. I had contemplated a 928 for a long time, but could never find exactly what I wanted that either wasn't a basket case, or it was more than I wanted to spend the first go-round.
Classified after classified, forum after forum, many a video review later, I decided to look for an early S model and knew what to look for. The wife and I made many trips to various individuals and dealer lots test driving and looking at cars. But, alas, nothing that I felt fit either my criteria, or lacked the records and low owner count I desired.
Upon chance and a "since we're down here, may as well look" attitude after yet another failed test drive in a car with a bad knock, we saw an ad for a 2000 base model that looked to be in really good shape, with very good miles. 51,304 to be exact. I called the folks, and they were available to show us the car within the hour. It was an always garaged, 2 owner car in near flawless condition, with extensive service records. The "B" on the Boxster rear emblem had the little tail broken, and there was a scratch on the rear spoiler cover. The outcome from a garage mishap I was told, and a very minor issue to me. Long story short, the car ran and drove excellent, I made an offer, they accepted, and she now belongs to me.
In the past few months of ownership, I have installed a new clutch, LN IMSB, new AOS, replaced the coolant tank and all associated lines, along with new oil fill tubes to be proactive in keeping the car healthy. Recently I've installed new brakes and slotted rotors, found a newer set of 18" Boxster lobster claws cheap, and threw some new treads on.
I wanted to do a little performance and sportiness upgrade to bring out that flat six sound a bit more, so I desnorkled the car and decided to fab up my own "PSE" style exhaust system. The outcome is an amazing sound, and I quite like the finished look. I plan to install test pipes in the next couple months. (20 years will have passed on the car, and I won't have to worry about emission testing any longer) I don't plan on changing the headers as of right now.
Also, I contacted Joe Toth and had a ducktail made. I painted and installed that myself as well. I love the look and finish. Great product he makes if anyone else is considering one. The rear "Boxster" emblem was removed and replaced with "Porsche" during the ducktail install as well. Anyway, a big thanks to all those folks here and elsewhere for posting such detailed info on these cars. It made finding, purchasing and working on this auto much easier!
/TLDR: Bought a Porsche Boxster, did stuff, here's pics....
Tremonte