2000 Boxster S first time Porsche buyer - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

mptoledo · 07-27-2009, 12:08 PM

I would search ebay's completed auctions and find a car you like that didn't sell. Send the seller an email asking his best price as you are a serious cash buyer. When if he send you a reply, Tell him "I mean you no disrespect but that is kind of high, I was thinking more of the lines $xx,xxx (lowball him). Just be prepared to get a yes. Its amazing. Cali buyers (most not all) are getting pretty desperate for cash. Their state is a mess.

You can also bid on the cars on ebay but not too high. The seller may give you a second chance offer if his reserve isn't met. That is how I got mine

Ps it doesn't work as well with "Dealers" And don't pay too much attention to buyit now prices as 90% of the boxster don't sell.

Here are a few to keep an eye on.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-PORSCHE-BOXSTER-S-TIPTRONIC_W0QQitemZ230359405432QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ US_Cars_Trucks?hash=item35a27d9378&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-Porsche-Boxster-S-6-Speed-18_W0QQitemZ180388468168QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars _Trucks?hash=item29fffd95c8&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-Boxster-2-Door-Convertible-6-Speed-Manual_W0QQitemZ220457285466QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_ Cars_Trucks?hash=item335447375a&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245
CALI CAR

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Boxster-S-Automatic-Tiptronic-2002_W0QQitemZ140335456430QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Ca rs_Trucks?hash=item20aca520ae&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

110k miler for $11k Probably would take $9000(I still wouldn't do it)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triple-Black-Boxster-S-MUST-SELL-MAKE-AN-OFFER_W0QQitemZ320403856426QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_C ars_Trucks?hash=item4a998edc2a&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

mikes_box · 07-27-2009, 05:32 PM

Don't think you'll get an s for lower than 15-16k from a dealer. Private party probably if they need the money..

goodman · 07-28-2009, 09:58 AM

Thank you all for these great advices.

In fact my biggest concern is the reliability of this toy. I've read this forum about blown engine, oil leak due to design problem that will cost more than 10K to replace the engine and it is not repairable.

I'm ready to spend 1K or more per year to keep this baby running but not for a 10K surprise

mptoledo · 07-28-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by goodman

Thank you all for these great advices.

In fact my biggest concern is the reliability of this toy. I've read this forum about blown engine, oil leak due to design problem that will cost more than 10K to replace the engine and it is not repairable.

I'm ready to spend 1K or more per year to keep this baby running but not for a 10K surprise

While those were a concern for me also. I wouldn't let it get to you. They are few and far between. Remeber you here more from people with problems than from those without problems. just scan down through all the threads and see. its all sorts of problems. I would say the biggest problem(besides trying to figure out what oil to use) is the ignition switch($35 easy fix) or the plastic rear window needing replaced after 6 years or so.