Opinion on boxster

[Jimbo409]

I am undecided on 2 cars I am considering the first is a 2003 boxster with the ims and rms and water pump done.it has around 63000 mile and has good service records automatic
The 2 nd one is a 2008 boxster with 94000 mile stick shift no ims or service records both cars are 18500 asking I like both but am I better buying the 2008 or the 2003 with the ims done.what is your opinion

[Stl-986]

well, they are 2 different models. 986 vs 987

1st...how are your knees? I'm getting older and the tiptronic does have it's advantages.
2nd....who does the work on your cars. you or mechanic. Doing a clutch isnt hard but is labor intensive.

If I was spending your money...I would go with the 987. I prefer a car with miles then one without....regardless of history. I also do most of my own work and think the IMS is just blown way out of proportion. Sure it happened but not to the point where I would care if a car had it done or not.

In my opinion any 986 that has less then 80k miles on it at this point in it's life is more of a parts replacement money pit then a car I would want to own.

[elgyqc]

The 2008 should have the M97 engine with the larger non replaceable IMS bearing. It does not have the failure rate of the M96 engines.

[mikefocke]

Tires condition and date? Brand etc?
Both keys?
All systems work and you have tested things like the key fobs, roof.hood, etc?
Will either permit a PPS? Have access to a good P-car mechanic who does PPSs?
Roof condition?
Good service records meaning what was done for the last 8 visits?
Looked at either on a rack?
Driven either?

[Jimbo409]

Originally Posted by mikefocke

Tires condition and date? Brand etc?
Both keys?
All systems work and you have tested things like the key fobs, roof.hood, etc?
Will either permit a PPS? Have access to a good P-car mechanic who does PPSs?
Roof condition?
Good service records meaning what was done for the last 8 visits?
Looked at either on a rack?
Driven either?

Yes drove both,the 2003 has service records the 2008 is at a dealer no records but the car looks new,both tops work and look great

[BruceH]

The 2003 is over priced. I would buy the newest one you can afford unless you want an early Boxster. There is much to be said for the simplicity of the early years.