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chig · 10-26-2007, 11:03 AM

Before I bought my 03 boxster (non S) I test drove an a few pre-03 Boxster S and 03+ Boxsters let me tell you, the pre-03 Boxster S are not worth the price. I know, this forum is dominantly pro-S but after driving some 00'-02' Boxster S', I would hold out for at least a 03' or new Boxster. The refinements are minor but important such as: glass rear window, glove box, different Front and rear lower fascias, new spoiler, color match intakes, VarioCam, new exhaust, etc... You'll see that the pricing out there for 03+ Boxsters in general are demanding higher price tags in ratio to older 00-02 boxsters S. If you can get a 03+ S, great, but if not, I would at least consider a base 03' or newer boxster over an 00' or 01' S.

Like they say, try to buy the newest porsche you can afford.

10-26-2007, 11:03 AM	#3
chig Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20	Before I bought my 03 boxster (non S) I test drove an a few pre-03 Boxster S and 03+ Boxsters let me tell you, the pre-03 Boxster S are not worth the price. I know, this forum is dominantly pro-S but after driving some 00'-02' Boxster S', I would hold out for at least a 03' or new Boxster. The refinements are minor but important such as: glass rear window, glove box, different Front and rear lower fascias, new spoiler, color match intakes, VarioCam, new exhaust, etc... You'll see that the pricing out there for 03+ Boxsters in general are demanding higher price tags in ratio to older 00-02 boxsters S. If you can get a 03+ S, great, but if not, I would at least consider a base 03' or newer boxster over an 00' or 01' S. Like they say, try to buy the newest porsche you can afford.