An 'S' for the weekend!

[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!

[jcb986]

Pictures please.

[941MXVET]

Originally Posted by jcb986

Pictures please.

I certainly will when (if) it becomes ours!

[Perfectlap]

good idea on the IMS upgrade. Had mine done by a small shop nearby. Piece of cake they told me, they did the clutch and LNE unit for just under $2K (labor is a little pricier in these parts).

[23109VC]

congrats!!

I'm going to AVOID driving a newer "S" otherwise I will want to buy it...

[941MXVET]

Sorry guys for not getting back to this thread sooner, but we backed out of the deal due to a developing situation.

After test driving the '03 S, we decided to make the purchase, we looked at a few options, and how to sell our current '98. In that time frame we found out that my wife is pregant!

We though we might not need a second two seater with our developing situation!!

Anyhoo, I'll speak with the current owner and see if he'd like to offer the car for sale via the internet, and with his O.K. I'll post it up hear.

[husker boxster]

Congrats!

You must have been REALLY excited about buying the 03S.

[Overdrive]

Originally Posted by 941MXVET

Sorry guys for not getting back to this thread sooner, but we backed out of the deal due to a developing situation.

After test driving the '03 S, we decided to make the purchase, we looked at a few options, and how to sell our current '98. In that time frame we found out that my wife is pregant!

We though we might not need a second two seater with our developing situation!!

Anyhoo, I'll speak with the current owner and see if he'd like to offer the car for sale via the internet, and with his O.K. I'll post it up hear.

I'd say that's probably the single most understandable and awesome reason to back out of a deal like that. Congratulations to you and your wife. In the end, I'd say you're getting a much better addition to the family, and you've still got a '98 that you're happy with.