Im new,Need Help? Buying 2004 Boxter S

[threpwood]

Congrats! Please post pictures whenever you can!

[RandallNeighbour]

Fasttoys, we'll have to meet somewhere between Houston and Dallas for a little high speed and twisty driving one Saturday or Sunday.

In my mind, Texas was never that great of a place to live... until I got my Boxster and realized that I can drop the top most any time all year long, albeit hot as hades some months, and hilly roads and long stretches where one can drive 120+ are everywhere!

You will love your boxster living in Dallas. Do post pics!!!

[SD987]

There are plenty of steeply discounted 2005s out there and I would recommend a 987 base over the car you're looking at. If you take a look at the options you list, the car isn't quite as loaded as it would appear vs. a new 987 base that's not going to be more than a couple grand more, if that.

5speed vs. 6 speed - a matter of preference imho, you'll be well above the speed limit in third.

Serviced at dealer still has march 2008 warr - 987 has x number of months and 15k more.

PSM, OBC and cruise control - all standard on the 987

Delete Model Des - depends on your preference, may be a negative and obviously you can do this on your own.

18 sport classic wheels - IMHO these are a pretty uninspired rim design, not something I'd be jazzed about paying extra for.

Flaired rockers - OK, whatever...

Conveniemce + Package $5,255
bosesound windstop
Xenon
cd shelf
wheel colored caps
Heated seats $715

Preferred Package Plus in a 987 $3,690
Colored Wheel Caps
Self dim mirrors & rain sensor
Bose Sound system
Heated Seats
Floor mats
xenon

remote cd $715 player - I don't know about you, but in this day and age a CD changer is about as useful to me as an 8-track player.

Aluminum look interior
painted center con, ext color
Aulm/sport shifter/Brake handel

The 987 base interior is "aluminum look" as standard, although you can purchase extras to make it even more "aluminumish" if that's your thing. If your 2004 had the "wood look" or "carbon fibre" look, it would be more of an advantage.

Graph full leather $2,030 - Buying full leather interior on a convertible makes about as much sense to me as full leather patio furniture. But then again, what do I know, I've only owned four convertibles.

Should I be worried about RMS or engine failures? I understand this is a used car.

Principal cause of RMS has been addressed somewhat in the 987, but is an inherent flaw of the engine design. As far as engine failures, I'd think you're pretty safe with either car and I suspect there is some driver responsibility involved although victims swear otherwise.

Will the new body/ 05 & up kill value? No longer a question of will, it's a "has". Maybe you should ask someone whose tried to sell or trade in a 986 recently, but the 40 percent depreciation in your case should illustrate the point.

The 987 is a better engineered and better driving car...period. (flame away) If you drive both you'll clearly see this for yourself.

As far as looks go, the 986 has been around since 1997. How many 1997 car designs still look fresh to you? Consider the two side by side...and you'll have no problem telling them apart.

[Perfectlap]

Congrats, I'v told everyone I know that an 04 Boxster S is a great car.
All of the gremlins have been worked out, very very few flawes still left in the final year of one of the most successful sportscars ever produced.
You have purchased a highly refined and engineered car and a full warranty to boot.

I might suggest Sikdeskirting and the 911 GT3 front bumper. If you like that more aggresive look, its a big change for not allot of money relative the entire cost of the car.

btw, I purchased my 2000 S with 10,000 miles 1 year ago for 30K. I added about $8,000 in options (and I LOVE everyone of them except for Zenon"litronics" not that big of an improvement for $1100). I only intended to keep this car for a couple of years but for track and autocross pleasure, I may end up keeping it for a very very long time. If I have the garage space I'll be looking at a 996 CarreraS (winter car!) next year to join the BoxsterS or a CaymanS a further few years down the line.


here's the prototype from nearly 13 years ago. Still looks better than almost all the other roadsters on the market today.

[RandallNeighbour]

SD987, he already bought the car.

But I gotta say your reply, albeit a day late, was an excellent argument to buy an 05 987!!!

Anyone else considering an 03 or an 04 should certainly read what you wrote and give it great consideration.

[longislander1]

A Manhattan dealer is offering five nicely equipped '05 987 base models -- new, and in good color combos -- for $39,995 each, and that's without any negotiating. He's been advertising them for three weeks without a single taker!

[lexuspilot]

Well some people may say you are getting a "chic car", but I can assure you that some people said your Z06 was compensating for a small you know what. Maybe they didnt say it aloud, but everyone says that about vettes.

Usually if someone says my boxster is cute I say "well you know, I didn't have anything to compensate for...by the way that's a big Tahoe ..."

[RandallNeighbour]

Originally Posted by longislander1

A Manhattan dealer is offering five nicely equipped '05 987 base models -- new, and in good color combos -- for $39,995 each, and that's without any negotiating. He's been advertising them for three weeks without a single taker!

Oh I wish I had $39,995 lying around. That's a good deal indeed.