03-21-2007, 02:05 PM
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Thinking of purchasing a 2002 Boxster. Need your advice.
I am in Pennsylvania and have my eye on a silver 2002 Boxster with blue top and blue interior with 16,500 miles on it. It has the Tiptronic. The dealer is not a Porsche dealer. It's a high end used car dealer. They are asking $24,900 firm on the price. I have never owned a Porsche but have always wanted one. I would be trading in my commuter car for it.
Can anyone tell me if this is a reasonable price and any advice before I buy it? They are telling me it is a one owner car. You can check it out at www.eimports4less.com
They have 2 silver 2002 Boxsters. I'm looking at the one with 16,500 miles and not the one with 36, 000.
Please help me feel good about my decision!
Thanks,
Paul
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03-21-2007, 02:21 PM
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Hi,
It's nice - is missing a Switch Blank on the Center Console where the Heated Seat option goes. Looks like 18" Wheels which is a plus.
Try to run the VIN through a Porsche Dealer (or have them do it) to see if you can get the Service Records. Need to do a PPI - $200-$300.
They're not giving it away. If everything checked out, I'd offer them $22k - Take it or Leave it - the World is FULL of used Boxsters...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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03-21-2007, 02:39 PM
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Thanks.
I can't find many in my area and I already asked him if he would take less and he said he was firm on that price. Also, can I get a plug for the missing one in the heated seat button to match? I am also nervous about buying a car with no warranty. Are they reliable cars and is maintenance expensive like a BMW?
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03-21-2007, 02:42 PM
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Do not purchase any used Porsche without a PPI.
If you search here on how to buy a used Porsche, you will find tons of valuable info.
Educate yourself before the mechanic does it for you!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck.
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03-21-2007, 02:50 PM
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what's a PPI?
what's a PPI? A full service inspection by a Porsche dealer?
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03-21-2007, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by icedude
what's a PPI? A full service inspection by a Porsche dealer?
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Pre
Purchase
Inspection
Can be done by a dealership or a trusted indy shop.
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03-21-2007, 03:00 PM
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Hey Icedude,
I live in Maryland now, but I have a little farm in Souderton, off of 113. I'm familiar with this dealer, and he gets pretty nice cars.
That being said, listen to what the guys have already told you and insist on a PPI. Don Rosen or Brandywine are probably closest to you. A PPI is the best $300.00 you'll ever spend. When these things break, they break big.
Don't settle for a car just because there aren't many close to you. If the car isn't exactly what you want, for the price you want, keep looking. They are reasonably plentiful. It took me a while, searching nationwide, to find mine, but I finally found it and I'm very happy with it.
Good luck in your search...
Oh, yeah...GO FLYERS...GO EAGLES!!!
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03-21-2007, 03:12 PM
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Thanks Grizzly
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Originally Posted by Grizzly
Hey Icedude,
I live in Maryland now, but I have a little farm in Souderton, off of 113. I'm familiar with this dealer, and he gets pretty nice cars.
That being said, listen to what the guys have already told you and insist on a PPI. Don Rosen or Brandywine are probably closest to you. A PPI is the best $300.00 you'll ever spend. When these things break, they break big.
Don't settle for a car just because there aren't many close to you. If the car isn't exactly what you want, for the price you want, keep looking. They are reasonably plentiful. It took me a while, searching nationwide, to find mine, but I finally found it and I'm very happy with it.
Good luck in your search...
Oh, yeah...GO FLYERS...GO EAGLES!!!
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Thanks for the good advice. I am up north above Allentown and heard of Don Rosen. If the car checks out on a PPI, is the asking price reasonable or high?
BIG FLYERS AND EAGLES FAN!!!!!!!! I like the rims on your Boxster. Are those 18's and did you put them on aftermarket?
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03-22-2007, 06:10 AM
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Get the PPI done @ Holbert's Porsche
They are only about 20 minutes south of where eimports is located right on Route 611 south of Doylestown. Follow Rte 313 south to Rte 611 and go south about 10 more minutes. Their service department is open until around noon on Saturday. They are a relatively small, low-key dealership (compared to Brandywine where I got my car) with pretty knowledgeable staff. Doesn't hurt that Bob Holbert was a legendary Porsche race driver back in the 60's.
http://holbert.porschedealer.com/
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