Boxster, or something else?

[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.