Boxster, or something else?

[flynavyj]

Ok - Did a first drive today and looked at 3 different cars. 2 were duds, bad shape....like really bad, neglected, previous owners had zero spare cash (but some ingenuity) bad shape. The 3rd car was drivable, but did have a CEL (not a deal breaker if the price can be worked out properly). All in all, I did enjoy the driving experience of the third car. Smooth, ran well, really nice car. If that car represents what I should expect from a 2000+ Boxster Base, I was rather happy with it.

Now on to find the car that I'll buy. Have been in contact with two individuals who have what look like nicely taken care of examples of early 2000-20002 cars...2 base, and one S. Hopefully I'll really fall in love with one of those three, and can make something happen in the near future! but so far, I'm liking these little cars.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by flynavyj

Ok - Did a first drive today and looked at 3 different cars. 2 were duds, bad shape....like really bad, neglected, previous owners had zero spare cash (but some ingenuity) bad shape. The 3rd car was drivable, but did have a CEL (not a deal breaker if the price can be worked out properly). All in all, I did enjoy the driving experience of the third car. Smooth, ran well, really nice car. If that car represents what I should expect from a 2000+ Boxster Base, I was rather happy with it.

Now on to find the car that I'll buy. Have been in contact with two individuals who have what look like nicely taken care of examples of early 2000-20002 cars...2 base, and one S. Hopefully I'll really fall in love with one of those three, and can make something happen in the near future! but so far, I'm liking these little cars.

Be careful, Boxsters make you feel like a better driver than you are!

[flynavyj]

Good advice!

Great news from today, I managed to sell my 92 Camaro, and have the funds safely deposited into my bank account. Now, I can seriously begin looking for the proper car to purchase! Still have those two 986 Base cars and one 986 S I'm trying to see.

The base cars are both listed at $12,9xx. One has 45,xxx miles with the IMS done and a newer clutch. The other has 29,xxx miles, and no IMS upgrades. The S model is in the mid $15,xxx range...and I honestly don't know if I could get him down into my price range, but won't know unless you try. Personally, I think all three are a bit overpriced compared to KBB.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by flynavyj

Good advice!

Great news from today, I managed to sell my 92 Camaro, and have the funds safely deposited into my bank account. Now, I can seriously begin looking for the proper car to purchase! Still have those two 986 Base cars and one 986 S I'm trying to see.

The base cars are both listed at $12,9xx. One has 45,xxx miles with the IMS done and a newer clutch. The other has 29,xxx miles, and no IMS upgrades. The S model is in the mid $15,xxx range...and I honestly don't know if I could get him down into my price range, but won't know unless you try. Personally, I think all three are a bit overpriced compared to KBB.

Don't get in a hurry,but, prices may go up in spring, but probably more to choose from also. Focus on the right car not the price.

[flynavyj]

I agree, would like to purchase before spring just to have something, but I'm not in a rush. If the car doesn't seem right, or the price doesn't seem right, I'll wait it out.

My biggest question is, if things were equal would anyone be afraid of a 29,000 mile 2001 Boxster? The low mileage, and no update to the IMS gives me pause. The 2002 has a retrofitted unit, but need to check on what kit it is so I can research that.

I'm scheduled to see the 2002 tomorrow, and will ask that when looking at the car.

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by flynavyj

I agree, would like to purchase before spring just to have something, but I'm not in a rush. If the car doesn't seem right, or the price doesn't seem right, I'll wait it out.

My biggest question is, if things were equal would anyone be afraid of a 29,000 mile 2001 Boxster? The low mileage, and no update to the IMS gives me pause. The 2002 has a retrofitted unit, but need to check on what kit it is so I can research that.

I'm scheduled to see the 2002 tomorrow, and will ask that when looking at the car.

Low mileage Porsches aren't always a good thing. If you can get one with the IMS etc done, IMO that would be the better choice. 45k is not a lot of miles at all.