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Blatallic · 12-26-2006, 10:51 AM

Hello Im new to the site. I currently own a SRT-4 and am planning on getting a 2001 Porsche Boxster S.....What is a few things I need to look for...I know the basics in buying a used car but is there antything I need to look at in particular in this car?

Also, hows the maintaince on the car, is it pricey and can it be done by me or does it need a dealership per say

- Is it a relaible car?

Thanks guys

Perfectlap · 12-26-2006, 10:58 AM

homework:
read everything on this site by next week.
http://www.986faq.com/

Blatallic · 12-26-2006, 11:05 AM

Yes I've reading here, theres a lot of good info...I know that Ohio put a supercharger on his and I bet he's running strong....Also read about a guy getting quoted $800 for a suspension install....

The particular car that Im looking at comes with a Hardtop piece...which I really like....

Perfectlap · 12-26-2006, 11:32 AM

That SRT is a nice little car I see them at the autocross events and they perform very well for a family car

Don't get attached to any one Boxster/S.
There are soooo many low mileage bargains around you really have no reason not to take your time looking for one that has everything you are looking for.
Try and find one with the wheels, aero, stereo, HID's(Litronics) that you are looking for. Upgrading the Boxster parts afterwards is very very expensive. Plenty of cars for sale have most of this stuff on them already. I spent at least $7,000 on upgrades and I doubt I'll get even a third back on that when I sell the car. Not something that bothers me tremendously because I got the car with barely 10,000 miles at an excellent price.

Blatallic · 12-26-2006, 12:38 PM

Well Im selling the SRT because well, its that time and its best....Going to Law school here soon...Like yourself I invested a lot of money on the SRT...sooo Im de-modding it and that money I get from those parts well be my money for the first semester in Law school...

I've been searching a lot and reading a lot.....Im not trying to spend more then 25k...I found an 01 with 54k miles for 21000.....sport package and everything....Red with black interior <- my favorite color by the way.....Comes with 18' turbo wheels.....Im going to test drive it this week....does this sound like a good deal to you guys....the miles are a bit high but its a porsche so Im sure its well built...

Perfectlap · 12-26-2006, 12:47 PM

you can find plenty of low mileage Boxsters for that price. No need to sacrifice mileage which is the last thing you want to do unless ALL maintenance has been done on a consistent basis.
As the saying goes"pay me now or pay me later but in the end you will pay".

Blatallic · 12-26-2006, 01:04 PM

Average price for an 02 Boxster S is about 25k here in Houston...thats ranging from 33k-54k miles.....I still searching...I am taking your advise and not getting attached to one....I saw a good deal on a Black one BUT I have own two black cars including my SRT and Im never owning one again...Red or Silver is my color....

I saw a silver with a bright red interior....looked nice!!!