1999 Porsche Boxster

[forcefed]

Thank you guys very much for the help!
He had brakes redone when he had clutch and such done... im going to take a closer look at the maintenance stuff tomorrow when i go look at the car again and look for the other things you guys have said(injectors, wheel bearings, control arms, and such)
Thanks again i will do a little more reading

I usually do alot more reading before i post for help but i have no time right now
and i really appreciate the help... LOTS!

[chitowndad]

You failed to mention the asking price. Don't forget to check Edmunds. I'm going on a limb but I think any car with that many miles should go for under $10K.

I bought a 2001 S with 7,000 miles on it in 2007 for $28K. I think the Blue Book is now around $25K. Yes, these cars depreciate really fast. If you look really hard and can negotiate well, you can pick up a 1999 or 2000 911 with 30,000 miles for around 30K - depends on what you can spend!

With forums like this these cars are easy to DIY.

Good luck!

[forcefed]

Sorry about that.. $11,500 and dont have much to spend an should probably save my pennies for less headache down the road. This guy is the second owner and like i said has all service records from the past 6 years. the car is immaculate and comes with the Porsche hardtop as well. Im pretty sure i can negotiate down a little bit. but i have been reading on here since like 8

[rick3000]

$11,500 is a bit high in my opinion. There are a lot of pampered Porsches around, so I would recommend to look at a few before you make a decision. And be sure to have a few grand in reserve for repairs, etc.

[forcefed]

Ya but most of those pampered porsches i cant afford.... So should i save my pennies for a year or see if i can talk the guy down?
What do you think would be a reasonable price?

[NickCats]

forcefed,

If you look at Kelley Blue Book :

$8,850 trade in
$10,700 private party
$14,550 retail

If you look at Nada Guide :

$11,225 low retail
$13,250 clean retail
$14,000 high retail

There are 17 - 1999 Boxsters for sale in the US on AutoTrader :

Highest Price : $19,850
Lowest Price : $9,990
Average Price : $12,959

( these all have over 100k miles )

According to Edmunds :

$8,505 trade in
$10,140 private party
$11,984 retail

I would say $10,500 would be a reasonable price...

Nick

[RandallNeighbour]

Holy crap. My 1997 with 105k is worth nothing, especially when I consider all I've put into it.

I can never sell my car. Period.

This seals the deal. I will drop a 3.6 in it like Tholyoak did before I consider selling it for a new one. I'll forge ahead with my leather interior work, and I'll save up for a proper paint job and new top.

Reminds me of the story about a city boy who used a farmer's outhouse while taking a drive through the country. Before he left the farm, he told the farmer that when he cleaned out the hole (ignorant assumption) that he should retrieve the pocket change that fell down into it.

The foolish farmer ran to his mattress, took out a fistful of cash, and threw it down the hole to his wife's horror and dismay. She said, "Why are you throwing our life savings in that stinky hole?"

He said, "If you think I'm going down there for a little pocket change, you're nuts!"

And so it goes with our aging Porsches. I'm throwing my life savings at this car to keep it running well although it's anything but an investment.

And now, back to the accurate valuation and condition of said 1999 Boxster, Forcefed!