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Originally Posted by cbenitah
I'm not feeling to comfortable after that I went and looked at it. It is a great looking car, but somehow I feel I can get more Boxster for the same price or close..
Asking price $24 500
It has upgraded sound system. and all that goes with that, nothing major more than the front trunk button feel of.. haha.. Made me not like it more. Also new wheels but in the "wrong size" 205-40-17 in the front..
I am looking at 2001 boxster s now they are in the same price range, I'm looking to spend 25 000 on it..
Anyone got any ideas what go for? A newer boxster or an older boxster s?
Thanks all help is greatly appreciated!
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...don't take the asking price too literally as most Boxsters are sold 10 to 15% under asking. i've been looking for the exact same year and configurations, and as long as the tires, brakes and paint are in near new conditions, that's a fair asking price in SoCal.
As for 2001 S, it really depends on what you want to do with the car now and later on. If you just want more HP and better brakes, the S is for you. They are also easier to resell, due to low price difference with the base model. But be prepared to find them in higher mileage than 2002s. However, if you are just looking for a touring type roadster and enjoy adding after-market upgrades to the car, then why pay extra for features you are not going to use.
To get back to the original question: in the PPI, watch out for RMS leak, brake pad and rotor wear (when were they last changed?), clutch wear (original clutch?), tire wear, paint condition, soft top/plastic window conditions, service history records (e.g. when was the last brake fluid flush, transmission flush, cooland flush, spark plug change etc) and . This should be a good list to start with and useful for haggling prices but i'll let the other members fill in any missing items.