Boxster S buying advise...which car...links and descriptions provide....00 S or 03 S?

[DamageINC123]

If I had to choose between the two I would go with the 03. Newer model less miles and not a bad price. However, I am not a fan of black on a Porsche. I think a Porsche should be silver or red.

[Steve Tinker]

You are paying for a lot of bling and higher miles on the silver 2000 model. I didn't know Polar Silver was a special order colour either. And the ad has a LOT of dealer speak too.

Everything being equal, I wouldn't hesitate - I would go for the black one, its cheaper, a later model, plus when you speak to the owner you should get an idea on how he appreciated his the car - just by talking to him.

But either way,
1) make sure either car has a log book service record.
2) if you are not Porsche savvy, pay for an indipendant inspection (could / will save you $$$$).
3) leave $2000 in the kitty for "just in case" items you can't see.
4) Read the above sticky - Thinking of buying a Boxster - MUST READ.

[eightsandaces]

03 glass top is a big draw, especially true if you intend on using the car in harsh weather. IMO, this is the BEST time of year to shop for a rag top. Along with the sage advise others have offered, I would add take your time. There are a lot of nice Boxsters out there and unfortunately many poor souls who may have to take a beating on their toys in a tough economy, good luck...

PS 16.5, I think is a reasonable price for an excellent sports car, of course that assumes the car has been well cared for.

[clickman]

Glass rear window all the way