Advice on buying my first boxster - 2001 for $19,500

[racer_d]

I bought my 2000 in fall of 2006. Buyer was asking 18K but settled for $16,5. It had 18's, 40K miles. Speed yellow over black. It had the options I wanted in a color I grew to like even more. Sold it one year later for $16.

I had seen an Arena Red 2001 boxster near me on Craigslist for at least 6-8 months. Started at $22, then dropped, then dropped again..When I last noticed it, she was down to 17 or so.. but this was in the fall.. so if motivated 16K would have done the deal. Also with 18s, and about 40K miles.

These cars (2000-2001) seem to "trade in" at a dealer for about $12-14. I wouldn't pay more than $16 nowadays with markets going in the tank. That said, in the spring I would expect a small rise in prices due to "spring desires".

Be patient.. Be willing to travel.. Keep enjoying your search. If you have to arrange financing, do so up front. Cash talks when buying a car.