If that specific color is a "deal-breaker" then it _might_ be worth trying to make a long distance deal happen. But if you would be...95%?...as happy with another color, then I would keep looking. The remote costs plus the $5K repair budget you have would get you an "S" or a 2003 - both of which would be significant upgrades over the car you are considering.
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2003 Porsche Boxster S - Speed Yellow (sold)
2005 Lexus LS430 ML
2006 Lexus GX470
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