I am thinking of buying 2001 Boxster-help!

[Baz34]

I am thinking of buying my first Porsche, I am 38 yrs old and it will be my weekend car...2001 Boxster, 18" wheels, 99,000 miles, $11,850 from a dealer, 1-yr limited warranty, convertible soft-top, automatic tiptronic, supposedly a 'new' transmission (last owner owned 2 months only), 3-owner car all in Florida, all sales from same dealership, sport package...what do you think, advice, all comments welcomed, etc.?

[Lordblood]

Before you do ANYTHING, you should get a PPI done. This is just a pre-buying check that any authorized mechanic will do for you and it lists everything that is wrong with the car.

This is VERY cheap insurance. When I did mine I paid 100 dollars for the inspection, and knocked off $1000 dollars off the asking price because the clutch was ready to go and other little niggles.

Considering Boxsters are expensive to maintain, be sure to know what you are getting into. Consider buying an expensive Boxster, cheaper ones like mine end up being a real pain in the butt and I have nearly paid half of what it cost me to buy on maintenance in a year. Make sure the car is in excellent condition before you do decide to buy one, parts and labor are super expensive!

That being said, if you find a good one, Boxsters are so much fun! Take it up a mountain road someday or go to a track, that's where these vehicles shine.

[23109VC]

i know a lot of guys here have tiptronics/automatics...but seriously...if this is going to be a weekend / toy car - you seriously shoudl consider a stick.

getting a cool car like a boxster that is sporty - and then to neutrer it with an auto... yuck.

[Lordblood]

Originally Posted by 23109VC

i know a lot of guys here have tiptronics/automatics...but seriously...if this is going to be a weekend / toy car - you seriously shoudl consider a stick.

getting a cool car like a boxster that is sporty - and then to neutrer it with an auto... yuck.

I can agree with that, a tip's only benefit is that you don't need to hold down the clutch or have to constantly change gears in heavy traffic. If you are buying it as a fun weekend car, it's best to go full manual and be "one" with your machine.

[ridetheworld]

I drove a fully loaded 2000 tip but the guys was asking too much. I settled on an 01 S from the Bay area for 17k with 40k miles, single owner and all maintenance done by the book. I'm glad I got the stick, it's much better IMO.

[cvhs18472]

Originally Posted by Lordblood

I can agree with that, a tip's only benefit is that you don't need to hold down the clutch or have to constantly change gears in heavy traffic. If you are buying it as a fun weekend car, it's best to go full manual and be "one" with your machine.

If the PPI checks out and you like the car, buy it. The statements about a Tip are usually made by the same kind of people who won't wear a pink shirt. Sticks are fun for some people because it gives them something else to do with their hands beside rest it on their groin area. DE's prove all the time that a tip is as good as a stick on the track. Tips also usually have less problems with the RMS and ISF. Whatever car you buy , let it be one that you like and can afford to maintain. Enjoy, Ed

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by cvhs18472

If the PPI checks out and you like the car, buy it. The statements about a Tip are usually made by the same kind of people who won't wear a pink shirt. Sticks are fun for some people because it gives them something else to do with their hands beside rest it on their groin area. DE's prove all the time that a tip is as good as a stick on the track. Tips also usually have less problems with the RMS and ISF. Whatever car you buy , let it be one that you like and can afford to maintain. Enjoy, Ed

Wow. In the face of logic like that, I’m relieved I happen not to like wearing pink shirts. And, far as I can tell, my hand-groin area time hasn’t been adversely affected by my manual transmission whatsoever. I do agree with Ed's last recommendation: Buy what you like, and enjoy.

[Lordblood]

Haha yea don't take the manual vs tip thing too seriously, both are very enjoyable. Worry about how good the car is mechanically first.