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ACD · 04-15-2006, 07:27 AM

I've got the hots for a Boxster, and having driven my Dad's 986 many times, I thought, a nice few year old CPO would be perfect for me, however dealers are selling '03 an '04s for in the high 30s and 40s...at that point why bother? Pick up a new one for a bit more.

To me, an '01 or '02 is great deal while the '03 and '04 seem over priced when compared to the value of owning a never driven '05, '06 or '07.

Aesthetically, the 987 is far superior. It's a cleaner design outside and the interior really puts to shame the 986 which looked like it was made with 70's technology.

I would go lease a new Boxster since you seem to like change. If you were going to keep the car for 7-10 years I'd say buy the '03 or '04 and love it. Other than that, save your money and feel blessed to own such a great car.

04-15-2006, 07:27 AM	#13
ACD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 6	I've got the hots for a Boxster, and having driven my Dad's 986 many times, I thought, a nice few year old CPO would be perfect for me, however dealers are selling '03 an '04s for in the high 30s and 40s...at that point why bother? Pick up a new one for a bit more. To me, an '01 or '02 is great deal while the '03 and '04 seem over priced when compared to the value of owning a never driven '05, '06 or '07. Aesthetically, the 987 is far superior. It's a cleaner design outside and the interior really puts to shame the 986 which looked like it was made with 70's technology. I would go lease a new Boxster since you seem to like change. If you were going to keep the car for 7-10 years I'd say buy the '03 or '04 and love it. Other than that, save your money and feel blessed to own such a great car.