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Old 08-24-2009, 09:36 AM   #14
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Just my two cents.


first off: What are you having Jake do? if its an engine swap or rebuild then mileage shouldn't be too important.

Second: have you ever owned a black car? They are very hard to keep clean. I think they are beautiful if kept up and it requires a lot more work than something like my silver.

Third: Check ebay completed auctions. If you don't have an account you need to get one (free) and log into to view completed auctions.
http://motors.completed.shop.ebay.com/Cars-Trucks-/6001/i.html?MotorsShowItems&_qfkw=1&_flso=0&Model=Boxster&_dmpt=US_Cars_Trucks&_fpos=43078&Make=Porsche&_sc=1&_fspt=0&_rdc=1&_sop=1&Model%20Year=2002%7C2001%7C2000&LH_Complete=1&_myi=2000-02&guest=1

fourth:Patience will pay off as I got my 2001 "2" 57k miles 2 owners for $12750. Look for cali cars as they are in bad shape out there and try to stay away from dealers as they aren't as motivated to sell.

Fifth: I would be more leary about low mileage cars than regular mile cars, as lower mile cars will encur more engine damage by just sitting around. The oil need to be heated up and run for a while on a regular basis to get the solvents, acids and crap out of the engine. When the oil sits for a while all that crap seperates from the oil. I would be looking for at least a 40k mile car with at least once a year oil changes.

Good luck and hopefully welcome!!

PS. If it was me, I would troll the completed auctions on ebay find a non-dealer car I like and shoot them an email asking " I have 2 cars I am looking to buy, What's your best Cash price and yes I am very serious". When and if they respond, just tell them that "I do love your car, but that just seems a little high as I have a guy locally willing to sell me one for $xx,xxx , would you take $XX,XXX for yours?" If he says yes, then fly out and pick it up and drive it home. The drive home from Sanfran to ohio was awesome!! (2400 miles). http://www.987forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21150
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