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I highly recommend the following:

Make sure you have 2 keys. Extra keys are $400+

I would look at the lable under the front hood and cross refrence the "porsche option codes" online to see what is missing or added that isn't original.

Being that it has that many miles (12k per year is the US average) it looks like it was defenitly a daily driver. That being said, unless the car comes with all the service history, be prepared to spend over $2k on overdue "preventative maintance". Oil changes, brakes, struts, belts, hoses, water pump, fuel filter, motor mount, possible IMS or RMS???

Don't trust Carfax or what the dealer tells you in service work or accidents.

I mention these things because I recently (March '11) purchased my Box S and only found out these things after the fact.
I didn't think I would miss the 2nd key, but I do.
I lucked out, but I should have checked the "porsche option codes" prior to purchasing. All the options where still in the car. I.E. windscreen, color crest, electric/heated seats, wheels....ect.
As for the service records, I'm lost and now have to assume that the previous 2 owners DIDN'T invest in the car and now I have to do all the 90-100k mile check up/replacement parts. I know that "if it ain't broke, why fix it", but I don't want to be out on a long trip to find out.....ops it's broken, lets try to find a mechanic open on the weekend.
Luckly for the both of us and the rest that use this site, there's a vast group of knowledgeable people on this site that are willing to help out.

BTW, mine is a '01 Boxster S, bought it with 84k miles for $14k. Fully loaded minus the extra key. lol