Advice / Opinions on a 2000 S - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Fastback · 02-28-2009, 12:23 PM

Hey all,

Looking at a Boxster 2000 S with 66k miles on it. It's at a big chrysler dealership and from the pictures it looks pretty awesome. I'll be driving down tomorrow to take a look at it. The only thing that *may* throw me off a little is the red interior it has. Although I see a ton of boxsters with the signature red interior I wanted to ask what people with that interior color think of it after driving around with it for awhile. I gotta find out if i can get a PPI done on it (there is a porsche dealer 2miles down the road). One last thing, how much do you think the car is worth if it was in great condition?

Really appreciate the help all! Thanks!

Dave S. · 02-28-2009, 01:09 PM

Go to Kelly Blue Book (KBB.com) and look up the values for Private Party, Trade-in and Retail. I would think you could get it for something close to the private party price.

Fastback · 02-28-2009, 02:31 PM

Thanks for the reply. I did check KBB and although KBB is great for value setting I was wondering what people on these boards would pay. Just trying to get an idea of the value from some experts

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The red interior which I'm starting to like more is still worrying since I don't know if it's considered girly. I don't think my fragile ego can take that punishment. Anyone here with a red interior boxster?

t2-bxtrs · 02-28-2009, 05:26 PM

some people like them some don't, the question you have to ask yourself is would you be able to live with it for the rest of your ownership.. there's no point in going through all of the buying process , ie: p.p.i. test driving etc... even if everything turns out to be o.k..
with this economy as it is , and the abundance of available Boxsters in the market, i'm pretty sure you could find the right fit for you.. unless you are in a firm and limited budget for purchase.. a difference of a thousand dollars or two when it comes to the correct boxster you come to consider.. meaning right color and interior combination, condition , desirable options and no accidents.. really would be the deciding factor for me.. just my cents..
hope this helps in your search..
t2

E Kaplan · 02-28-2009, 06:03 PM

The prices of all cars continue to drop with the economy in the shape it is. I am seeing Boxster S models in the 17,000-20,000 range for the year and mileage you are looking at. I would definately wait to find the right color combination and options you want. Don't get a red interior unless you love it.

If you are getting a model earlier than 2004, try to find one with a new top with rear glass window. A great option, which will run you about $1500 or more if you had one installed.

Eric

husker boxster · 02-28-2009, 08:58 PM

It's hard to just throw out an accurate number because so many things come into play:

The economy continues to tank, which is good if you're in the mkt for a Boxster but really makes it hard to pin a price on them. They're generally a 3rd car / toy and those are the 1st things to go when times get tough. If someone is desparate enough, they could unload them for a really low price. Forum members are probably a bit afraid to say what particular cars are worth right now because we've lost a tremendous amt of value in the last 8 mo alone. We hate to admit that.

Condition of the car. Has it had maintenance done or did the PO only have enough $$$ to buy the Box but none to maintain it? At 66K mi, has the timing belt and water pump been changed? The clutch might be getting long in the tooth too. Was the RMS ever changed?

Tires and wheels. Tires can run anywhere from $500-$1200 depending on the brand selected. If the wheels are upgraded from the std Porsche wheel, they can add $1000 to the price.

Does this Box have a few options or is it loaded? Box's can have a myriad of options. Obviously strippers are worth less than a full boat Box.

Not sure where All Over is, but if you're in say Chicago, that Chrysler dealer would be pretty happy to see a customer interested in a 2-seater sports car in the middle of a severe winter. If you're in SoCal, not so much.

So we can fire off a number and it could be way off what this one's worth. With more info we could give you a better ballpark figure. We all want to pay the least amt we have to, but I've never felt bad about paying more for a quality car that was exactly what I wanted. Best thing is to find out more about this car and then do more research to see if the price is right.

A couple of points about the red interior. (1) As EK said, if you're not sure about it, look for one that you love. Box's aren't rare. But if you do like it, what does it matter what others think? I traded a Lapis Blue 01S in on my LE but I had to wait 2 days to consumate the deal. All of my family said I was nuts to trade my beautiful blue Boxster in for an ORANGE car. Made me think I might be making a mistake. I wondered if I'd quickly grow tired of the color. But I liked the orange and wanted to do the deal. I couldn't be happier. I love it more now than when I bought it 15 mo ago. And (2). If you think a red interior may threaten your manhood, then a Box may not be the car for you in the first place. We get a lot of comments about how it's a "girls car" - no offense to the lovely female members on the forum. Did you ever see the 2 1/2 Men episode about the Boxster? It has that connotation associated with it. Better get used to it.

Good luck with your journey.

Lil bastard · 03-01-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fastback

...The red interior which I'm starting to like more is still worrying since I don't know if it's considered girly...

I read somewhere that a 'girl' car is defined as a model that was sold as a Barbie doll accessory.

Well, if that's true, then yes... the Boxster is a girl car:

But then, so is the Corvette, VW Beetle and Jeep CJ5, all standout cars and not a bad list to belong to.

And, who will ever forget Scudería Ferrari Barbie? Does that make Ferraris 'girly' too?

It doesn't matter if some consider it 'girly'... it only matters if YOU consider it 'girly'.

ekam · 03-01-2009, 11:08 AM

Damn I shouldn't have spent my money for a life-size one.

http://www.buysellcommunity.com/sale/EZJZDHXD

Perfectlap · 03-01-2009, 01:32 PM

quick question to all:

if the Boxsters are averaging a loss of $4-5K a year, I'm sure my math is off, are these cars literally going to go to $5K or less at some point? Let's say you have an enthusiast owned Boxster that has been well maintained, paint is still shiny, no dings, interior is solid, engine runs fine, all maintenace is performed when does the depreciation for this car stop and value holds? That's what I'm looking forward to. I don't think I'm ever going to sell this car as long as garage space allows.