Deal Fell Through - Help Revise Strategy - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

velvet_jones · 03-26-2006, 09:03 AM

Have you tried Autotrader.com? That's how I found my '02 S.

KevinH1990 · 03-26-2006, 09:08 AM

I've been using Autotrader.com, Cars.com, Craigslist and eBay. I've only been serious for about a month, so it might be a matter of time. I've also been searching within a 200 mile radius of my home, so I might have to expand the geographic area of my search.

I just want to know if I am being realistic.

velvet_jones · 03-26-2006, 09:38 AM

It's going to be very tough to find one w/ the low milage you're looking for @ that price. I see you are in VA. There is a Nissan dealer in Folsom CA that has a 2.5L w/5 spd that has 4311 mi! They are asking $27988. I hope you find one!! Good luck!

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=195531988&dealer_id=55236021&car_year=2002&search_type=both&make=POR&distance=50&model=BOXSTE&address=95993&certified=&advanced=&max_price=&bkms=1143397989304&min_price=&end_year=2007&start_year=1981&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=41

velvet_jones · 03-26-2006, 10:06 AM

Sorry that's a 2.7L.

denverpete · 03-26-2006, 10:59 AM

I don't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to find a Boxster with under 24,000 miles and under $24K. I picked up my '99 last year with less than 13,000 miles for less than $24K and it looked like it rolled off the showroom floor. It didn't have a hard top and that might push you past your price point. Technically, a '99 or less should be in the very low $20's regardless of mileage.

If you wait until the weather is nicer, you'll probably see the prices go up slightly. Kind of like the old motto of buying a motorcycle in the winter and a Jeep in the summer.

KevinH1990 · 03-26-2006, 04:24 PM

Well, as long as you all think it's possible, I'll keep trying. I don't mind waiting until next fall for prices to drop again, just as long as I have a good probability of success.

Brucelee · 03-26-2006, 04:24 PM

Stay away from 97/98. For the money, you can do better.

KevinH1990 · 03-26-2006, 05:07 PM

What is the maximum mileage I should consider? Maybe I don't need to be ultra-low, but I would like a few years of relatively trouble-free driving.

I posted about a possible 2000 S with 60k, and I received some comments that it was starting to move into higher repair territory.