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Perfectlap · 08-26-2013, 06:27 AM

Follow these simple rules.

Rule #1-Find out what car is worth. The ONLY way to do this accurately is to pay $200-$400 for a top to bottom pre-purchase inspection. Even then once you factor in all the things that need $$$$ you next need to factor in all of things that usually go at this mileage but don't show symptoms until they let go. $$$$$. Once you have addded A+B+C = what the car will actually cost you to run, you'll then ask yourself if this car is worth it.

Rule #2- avoid car's with "stories". The best Boxster or Carrera is one that comes from an owner who knows it needs more than just one oil change a year. One that does not sit long periods, its run at least weekly. And one that lives in year round nice weather climate. Cold weather cars that are stored don't see this punishment but to do so they sit still and that's problematic. One forum member here has 330K miles on his Boxster, still has the original IMS, few major repairs, appears to follow strict maintenance schedule. Point being that Boxster checks all the boxes, good weather, clock work maintenance, and ideal driving practices.

Operating a Boxster is no less expensive than operating a Carrera or Cayman. In the end you'll end up spending just as much to maintain a Boxster as the others. So you should be asking yourself now do you really want a Boxster or are you just interested in this one because you think you might be ablet to get for cheap. If your budget is $18K there plenty of Carreras that can be had for that.
Everytime I log onto Autotrader, whose prices run on the high side because of middlemen, there are never less than 1,000 1999-2013 Carreras to choose from. The Porsche forums have the best deals since those are enthusiast-owned cars with proper maintenance and asking prices are much lower, win win. Earlier this year I saw a mint condition 2001 Cabriolet with about 70K miles go for $12K. And there will be more good deals this winter. The biggest mistake people make is buying a Boxster because they think its cheap to buy. First its not cheap to run. Second it may not be the car for you.

08-26-2013, 06:27 AM	#20
Perfectlap Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,709	Follow these simple rules. Rule #1-Find out what car is worth. The ONLY way to do this accurately is to pay $200-$400 for a top to bottom pre-purchase inspection. Even then once you factor in all the things that need $$$$ you next need to factor in all of things that usually go at this mileage but don't show symptoms until they let go. $$$$$. Once you have addded A+B+C = what the car will actually cost you to run, you'll then ask yourself if this car is worth it. Rule #2- avoid car's with "stories". The best Boxster or Carrera is one that comes from an owner who knows it needs more than just one oil change a year. One that does not sit long periods, its run at least weekly. And one that lives in year round nice weather climate. Cold weather cars that are stored don't see this punishment but to do so they sit still and that's problematic. One forum member here has 330K miles on his Boxster, still has the original IMS, few major repairs, appears to follow strict maintenance schedule. Point being that Boxster checks all the boxes, good weather, clock work maintenance, and ideal driving practices. Operating a Boxster is no less expensive than operating a Carrera or Cayman. In the end you'll end up spending just as much to maintain a Boxster as the others. So you should be asking yourself now do you really want a Boxster or are you just interested in this one because you think you might be ablet to get for cheap. If your budget is $18K there plenty of Carreras that can be had for that. Everytime I log onto Autotrader, whose prices run on the high side because of middlemen, there are never less than 1,000 1999-2013 Carreras to choose from. The Porsche forums have the best deals since those are enthusiast-owned cars with proper maintenance and asking prices are much lower, win win. Earlier this year I saw a mint condition 2001 Cabriolet with about 70K miles go for $12K. And there will be more good deals this winter. The biggest mistake people make is buying a Boxster because they think its cheap to buy. First its not cheap to run. Second it may not be the car for you. __________________ GT3 Recaro Seats - Boxster Red GT3 Aero / Carrera 18" 5 spoke / Potenza RE-11 Fabspeed Headers & Noise Maker BORN: March 2000 - FINLAND IMS#1 REPLACED: April 2010 - NEW JERSEY -- LNE DUAL ROW Last edited by Perfectlap; 08-26-2013 at 06:33 AM.