buying a 2002 boxster

[jzw]

hi there,

i am in the process of buying a 2002 boxster base from an exec in our firm. it has 108000 miles on it. All scheduled maintained were performed. New clutch at 95000 miles. Car drives and idles very smoothly. Feels very tight. Looks almost new. It sees two garages, one at home, and one at work most of time (it's a commuting car). I really love it. Besides, the seller is a very nice guy. He had all the work done at the dealer within the warranty period. After that, it was serviced by a mechanic specialized in porsches.

Now there are a couple of things I am not sure about.
1. the clutch feels a bit worn even at 10k mile. Not sure how describe it. It needs to travel a bit more than I am used to before engaging. Not sure though if it is normal for porsches.
2. there is a noticeable cluncking/rattling noise coming from the left rear corner. It sounds like a suspension or bearing issue. But it could also be something in the rear trunk. We test drove it in Time Square today. The roads are bad after the brutal winter. It rattled only when went over rough surface, but didn't happen on all rough surface. Couldn't figure out the pattern. Owner said he didn't notice it. I trust him. But is there way I can tell for sure if it is a suspension or bearing issue? BTW, if it is an issue, how much does it cost to fix it?
3. two minor issues. The left head light bulb is burned out. How much does it cost to have it fixed? The front license bracket is gone, leaving two holes on the bumper. Is it easy to mount a new one on?

Any answers to my questions is highly appreciated. I have another test drive scheduled for tomorrow. Anything else I need to pay attention to? Thanks in advance.