Would you buy this ??? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

wesbc · 03-28-2005, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brucelee

Good luck. Patience my friend, patience. The right one IS out there!

BTW-I have a beauty of a 2002 S for $33900. See my ad in the classifed.

If you ever come across a 2003 S in that similar price range... do let me know.

But then again I'd have to fly all the way over to the west coast...

Perfectlap · 03-28-2005, 04:01 PM

If you are looking for an S model I have to vouch big time for manual gear box.
You lose some performance in between shifts with the tiptronic shifting.
This is the point where the Boxster instant torque delivery is most noticeable.
YOu'd never miss it if you never had it, but I doubt most people will point this out to you before you buy. The first time I went through the gears during the test drive I nearly jumped out the car screaming, my salivary glands actually kicked in I tried to keep my poker face in front of the sales man. But I was the first to drive this thing in earnest(it was on a used car lot with no other Porsches) so we were both amazed.

I personally think its in the spirit of Porsche to have a standard 6 speed transmission with a really loud engine. I want the full effect.

DOn't ever buy a car that has been in a collision. Even a minor one, you never know what problems exist that no one is yet aware of.
Sports cars are not SUV's they are easy to get out whack and compromise.
They really need to be looked after.

Brucelee · 03-28-2005, 04:27 PM

"Anywho, I never intend on selling the car, but would something like that be in car fax? No insurance was claimed."
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No, not a chance! Only the really really big ones with insurance claims make Car Fax and some do not even make it then.

Auto Check is more rigorous on the accident issues.

Not to worry!

Stryke · 03-28-2005, 05:35 PM

I would encourage you to take a serious look at my car which is now for sale if you want a clean Boxster S with tons of extras and low miles.

RandallNeighbour · 03-28-2005, 05:46 PM

I must agree with Stryke... his car is SWEET and you should at least look into buying it, even if you have to fly across the country or have it shipped. He's made it such a nice ride!

Let me go on the record by showing this:

I have a beat up 1997 and wish like crazy I'd saved up for and bought a 2000 S!