1999 Boxster Fair/Good Price - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

AlexH · 02-13-2009, 04:23 PM

I narrowed my choices down to a TT and Boxster and leaning toward the latter. Found a 99 Boxster with 75k miles in good shape with 18 inch chrome wheels. Is there anything I should know about the car or should I stay away from this yr? I know that 00 has a slightly higher displacement but I only have $10,000 to spend on a weekend a toy. I have an E class for daily commute and do not plan to drive more than 5-7 k/yr. What are your opinions?

941MXVET · 02-13-2009, 04:45 PM

Sounds like a good price to me. Run a report, get a PPI, etc. Have fun.

Topless · 02-13-2009, 04:59 PM

If you do your homework and rule out the dogs, a 99 with 75k should be a great car for the money. My 98 "creampuff" with similar mileage still turns heads every day. Enjoy.

AlexH · 02-13-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Topless

If you do your homework and rule out the dogs, a 99 with 75k should be a great car for the money. My 98 "creampuff" with similar mileage still turns heads every day. Enjoy.

Topless, we are nearly neighbor. I have a couple of siblings in your neck of the woods. BTW, I hope this boxster I am picking up next week will not be a money pit. It's a prelude to the 911 if all goes well.

Topless · 02-13-2009, 05:36 PM

If that 99 turns out to be a sweetie you may just set aside those 911 plans. I did. A Boxster is just way more fun to drive than a TT or modern Carrera IMHO. If you decide not to buy it send me a link to the car. My brother is looking for an early Boxster right now too.

mikes_box · 02-13-2009, 09:17 PM

stay away from the audi tt.... went from a boxster to the audi tt awd quattro with the 225 hp engine.... my opinion.... it sucked.... huge difference in performance from the turbo lag!! the boxster is an awesome car just be careful as repairs especially engine replacements can kill the wallet....

AlexH · 02-13-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mikes_box

stay away from the audi tt.... went from a boxster to the audi tt awd quattro with the 225 hp engine.... my opinion.... it sucked.... huge difference in performance from the turbo lag!! the boxster is an awesome car just be careful as repairs especially engine replacements can kill the wallet....

That's the kind of first hand opinion that I appreciate. On a side note, I noticed some 99 model has black face instrument panel and some white. I even saw a 00 model having a black face panel. Personally, I prefer the white one. What's difference? Is it because of option package?