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Old 10-16-2013, 09:40 AM   #5
recycledsixtie
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You did not say how many miles you have on it. If it is high mileage then it is more likely that accessories need to be replaced. Obviously the previous owner was not into proactive replacement. Tiptronic = more moving parts. Possibly harder to sell.
Non S model also likely harder to sell.

For myself what I did when buying my Boxster 2001 base:
- buy privately(unless you buy a car from the Porsche stealership which is certified previous owned with a P car warranty which is also more $$$)
- buying privately you are able to get better access to receipts for work done.
- offer purchase price(lower than asked) subject to PPI. Deduct costs of work to be done from your offer.
- looked for a manual transmission and lower mileage( I bought mine with 30k miles)
- Boxsters are easy to buy and can be hard to sell. Much patience is needed buying and selling.
- Do not be in a hurry!
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