Thinking of buying a used Boxster, which one is the wiser choice?

[shadrach74]

Originally Posted by heliguy

05 Base has as many horsepower as the 02 S. It all depends on what other options it has.

1) You're wrong, but I'll grant you they're getting close.

2) It's not all about HP. I'm certain if you super imposed the torque curve of the 2.7 over that of the 3.2 on a graph, it'd be pretty clear which car would be more fun to drive...

Also, I respectfully say that all stock Boxsters are under powered, it's just that the S's from year to year are less so...

[amschnellsten]

Originally Posted by shadrach74

1) You're wrong, but I'll grant you they're getting close.

2) It's not all about HP. I'm certain if you super imposed the torque curve of the 2.7 over that of the 3.2 on a graph, it'd be pretty clear which car would be more fun to drive...

Also, I respectfully say that all stock Boxsters are under powered, it's just that the S's from year to year are less so...

I would go for the 01 manual, the mileage is not bad and the price is decent. If you are looking for performance the 01 base would out perform the auto 3.2 and be a lot more fun to drive. The 05 base would out perform them all but the price and mileage is the downside.

[evo-r]

Thanks for the replies so far, and found the 5th option;

5) 2004 S, manual, 36k miles = $18,000

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by evo-r

Thanks for the replies so far, and found the 5th option;

5) 2004 S, manual, 36k miles = $18,000

Go see if you can negotiate it down. My 2001 S was listed at $18,500. Final price was $13,750. Again though, decide on the color/options that you want, find a good example, get a PPI and then negotiate. Just my .02 cents.

[evo-r]

One more

6) 2006 S, auto, 50k miles = $24,500 (hardtop, HID, rear parking sensor & BOSE)

[recycledsixtie]

Originally Posted by evo-r

One more

6) 2006 S, auto, 50k miles = $24,500 (hardtop, HID, rear parking sensor & BOSE)

Make sure you get one with the options you want - auto trans/tiptronic vs. manual.
Try both. Heated seats? I like lower mileage cars. Try several cars and of course a PPI(prepurchase in inspection) before you commit or walk. Do not be in a hurry. It is a buyer's market.Receipts for work done helps.Accident damage?

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My biggest regret was not saving up the extra cash for the Boxster S as recommended in the Video below.

Porsche boxter fifth gear - YouTube