An 'S' for the weekend!

[cvhs18472]

I have a 98 base and love my car. Ed

[urban_legend]

Have your friend post it here, others may be interested.
I for one would take a look.

[941MXVET]

Since I know the seller I know how he has taken care of the car. FWIW, he takes it to the Porsche dealer he bought it from for everything. I prefer to do my own maintenance, chose my own oils, and OCI, but at least I know this car hasn't been neglected. BTW it has 60k miles while my base has 48k.

Urban Legend, I will if I'm not interested.

And I like our '98 base as well, no complaints at all, but why not upgrade to an S if possible?

I'm probably going to buy it this weekend...

Just wish it was Artic Silver.

[mikefocke]

as some like the 5 speed gear ratios better than the 6 speeds. And on the 201HP you can keep your foot down longer and stronger than in the S.

Inspect the CV joint boots as they are a weak link on the S models due to more stress from the angle of the half shafts.

Had a '99 (totaled) and now have a '01S. I think the fun factor was the same.

[941MXVET]

Thanks Mike,

He had the boots replaced last fall, but I'll be sure to take a look. It's interesting that you put the fun factor as the same. I'll be sure to take this into account this weekend. Thanks.

[Boxtaboy]

I think you'll find a nice noticeable difference in power between your 201hp 98 and the 258hp in the 03 S. Plus, the 03 has the glass window soft top....a real nice update!

[941MXVET]

We spent the day yesterday driving the '03 S, so I thought I'd share some thoughts.

First the positives:

POWER, and TORQUE
The acceleration of the S is very impressive, and quite fun!
The condition of the car is very good, it has 61k miles, but feels very tight.
Lots of new stuff, tires, CV boots, and a complete service history.
It has some aftermarket stereo equipment, which has been professionally installed.
It comes with a very impressive list of options such as clear bra, litronics, clear headlights heated seats, as well as others.
I think I can get into this car, and make it my own. With the '98 tip, I kind of felt that I'd eventually replace it with something faster, (we do attend PDX's, AX's and track day's)

The negatives:

Headliner, I miss seeing the structure for the top, and don't necessarily like being insulated from the car.
The trunk switches, I kind of like the big release levers, as opposed to the electronic switches.
We will need to replace the IMS ASAP with the LN, Raby retrofit bearing, as I'm a bit more concerned with the single row unit as opposed to our current two row bearing.


The conclusions:
I think we will be talking to the current owner on Monday to see if we can come to terms, which shouldn't be a problem.
Next weekend we may very well be into an '03 Boxster S


Anyone interested in a '98 base tip with 48k miles? Very well cared for!