I am thinking of buying 2001 Boxster-help!

[Lordblood]

Originally Posted by 23109VC

i know a lot of guys here have tiptronics/automatics...but seriously...if this is going to be a weekend / toy car - you seriously shoudl consider a stick.

getting a cool car like a boxster that is sporty - and then to neutrer it with an auto... yuck.

I can agree with that, a tip's only benefit is that you don't need to hold down the clutch or have to constantly change gears in heavy traffic. If you are buying it as a fun weekend car, it's best to go full manual and be "one" with your machine.

[ridetheworld]

I drove a fully loaded 2000 tip but the guys was asking too much. I settled on an 01 S from the Bay area for 17k with 40k miles, single owner and all maintenance done by the book. I'm glad I got the stick, it's much better IMO.

[cvhs18472]

Originally Posted by Lordblood

I can agree with that, a tip's only benefit is that you don't need to hold down the clutch or have to constantly change gears in heavy traffic. If you are buying it as a fun weekend car, it's best to go full manual and be "one" with your machine.

If the PPI checks out and you like the car, buy it. The statements about a Tip are usually made by the same kind of people who won't wear a pink shirt. Sticks are fun for some people because it gives them something else to do with their hands beside rest it on their groin area. DE's prove all the time that a tip is as good as a stick on the track. Tips also usually have less problems with the RMS and ISF. Whatever car you buy , let it be one that you like and can afford to maintain. Enjoy, Ed

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by cvhs18472

If the PPI checks out and you like the car, buy it. The statements about a Tip are usually made by the same kind of people who won't wear a pink shirt. Sticks are fun for some people because it gives them something else to do with their hands beside rest it on their groin area. DE's prove all the time that a tip is as good as a stick on the track. Tips also usually have less problems with the RMS and ISF. Whatever car you buy , let it be one that you like and can afford to maintain. Enjoy, Ed

Wow. In the face of logic like that, I’m relieved I happen not to like wearing pink shirts. And, far as I can tell, my hand-groin area time hasn’t been adversely affected by my manual transmission whatsoever. I do agree with Ed's last recommendation: Buy what you like, and enjoy.

[renzop]

And I will tell ou who to go to to get the PPI - Pedro pedrosgarage.com. Pedro is a Boxster owner and serious supporter of all things Boxster. He's knowledgeable and gets rave reviews from the online Boxster community and he lives in FL.

[gschotland]

Originally Posted by renzop

And I will tell ou who to go to to get the PPI - Pedro pedrosgarage.com. Pedro is a Boxster owner and serious supporter of all things Boxster. He's knowledgeable and gets rave reviews from the online Boxster community and he lives in FL.

Only problem is Pedro's near Miami and the car's presumable in the Orlando area where the original poster's located. They're "only" ~230 miles from each other. Pedro says on his site he'll travel for $1/mile each way... Maybe Pedro can recommend someone a little closer to Orlando.

I bought a '99 Tip and really enjoy not having to push in a clutch and shift. Holding the steering wheel at the 9 & 3 o'clock positions, where your hands should be, and resting your thumbs on the Tip shifters makes for a real smooth operation on any road or track. The first time I tracked my Box the instructor that was with me commented on how quickly I started looking further down the track and I attributed it to not having to think about foot hand operation for a clutch. When I'm just cruisin' I still have a hand free for my crotch. Enjoy whatever you buy the Boxster falls into the category of the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Make sure you come back and post some pics.:dance:

[RandallNeighbour]

The tip tranny doesn't bother me at all. The 99k does though.

I don't care how squeaky clean the PPI comes back... If you don't have repair records showing that the wheel bearings have been replaced as well as half the suspension parts that are worn out, walk away.

The cheapest, high mileage Porsche you buy will be the most expensive car you will ever own.

Learn from the mistakes of others, mainly mine.