Considering Boxster, Have Questions

[LightngSVT]

Thanks for all the great replies! I currently have an 06 330i as my DD and other than an axle replacement under warranty the car has been flawless and costs about $140/year for maintenance (oil changes). If it takes about $1k / yr to maintain the Boxster including brakes and tires than that is nothing to worry about at all. My budget could go around $40k-ish (am looking at an 08 RS60 but it has 48k miles) but Id rather spend in the $30 - 35k range.

So the 986 was 97-04 and the 987 is the 05-12 with changes in 09 correct? What else changed besides the motor in 09 (same hp/tq?)? When did these cars get "modern" electronics like iPhone integration, bluetooth, nav, etc? In doing some searching on Autotrader Ive found a few '10's at just about $40k but would go with a higher miles 08 RS60, 08 S or 09 - 10 Base?

For the PPI are any of those national services worth anything? Or really only stick with a dealer or Indy?

Ive got a ton of questions but I dont want to write a book here so Ill stop for now

[nicecar]

Went thru the same ride last year pre -purchase 2002 s 88000 miles april last year. 4800 dollars in wear items within 60 days.......... then another 1300 dollars 6 months later......all wear items now 101586 miles ....... best car I,ve ever owned, never once have I been glad to get where i am going. Drive about 250 to 300 miles a week for work - sales BUY IT DRIVE IT HARD every time i pose a new question to my indy he shakes his head and says drive the car . Miles on a car in most cases is a good thing. Try sitting on the couch most of the tine then decide to go running once a month

[grubinski]

Originally Posted by nicecar

Try sitting on the couch most of the tine then decide to go running once a month

LOL. Nice analogy.

[RobbieKnobbie]

Originally Posted by LightngSVT

So the 986 was 97-04 and the 987 is the 05-12 with changes in 09 correct? What else changed besides the motor in 09 (same hp/tq?)? When did these cars get "modern" electronics like iPhone integration, bluetooth, nav, etc?

The audio systems of these cars should not be a criteria for purchase. Mostly because they generally suck.

My car, an 06 S, has the factory premium sound system, with Bose amp + speakers but not the PCM (pcm gets you the connectivity features). The sound is slightly worse than the AM radio in the Ford Grenada my folks had when I was a kid. If you're an audiophile, or desire all the gadgets and doo-dads, plan on having the head unit replaced with a aftermarket system.

On the other hand, I find myself driving without the radio on and just listening to the motor. It really is THAT good.

[SoK]

I definately have my days where the radio stays off and I just listed to the car. He's right, it's seriously that good, especially with the top down.

[stephen wilson]

I think the "sound system+" in my '06 is pretty good. Much better than the 986 systems. I would think the "top-of-the-line" Bose with rear speakers would be better yet.

[97 Boxster]

I love the audio in my 986. Its best when the radio is OFF and the top is down.

[Beelzy]

Boxsters have Audio systems??