03 S vs. 05 base ? (helping out a potential Boxster owner :-) )

[ekam]

I'd avoid 05s since they're the first year of 987s. It's too early to tell what fails prematurely on those yet. On the early 986s you got coolant tank leak, radiator cap update, etc etc.

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by ekam

I'd avoid 05s since they're the first year of 987s. It's too early to tell what fails prematurely on those yet. On the early 986s you got coolant tank leak, radiator cap update, etc etc.

Not sure I concur...

Time flies when you're having fun. 05's are now 5 yrs old and there are plenty out there with 40-60K mi. That's plenty of time for items to surface that cause problems. It seems the 987 owners have much fewer complaints about niggling problems. Haven't run across anyone complaining about 987 window regulators, rear wheel bearings, front bushings, AOSs, etc along with the items you list. Or the biggies RMS or IMS. Just my casual observation.

My 08 is almost 2 yrs old and it's been one of the most trouble-free new cars I've ever owned. That doesn't mean it will remain trouble-free, and it doesn't mean 05's are perfect. Just haven't seen the complaints from 987 owners. Even it the problem was covered under warranty, wouldn't somebody complain about it? Either they're not prone to writing about their issues or they aren't experiencing big time problems.

Feel free to call me a homer, but I don't think the 05 should be painted with a broad brush.

[husker boxster]

Northern986 -

Here's a nicely optioned 987 that should get you drooling:

05 w/ 24K mi, CPO, 6spd w/ PASM, 18" wheels, Bi-Xenon headlites, heated seats, Sport Chrono, Sport Steering Wheel, white gauges, roll-bar, and console

http://omaha.porschedealer.com/2005/Porsche/+Boxster/Omaha/NE/Carrara+White/white/508385/info.php

[northern986]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

Northern986 -

Here's a nicely optioned 987 that should get you drooling:

05 w/ 24K mi, CPO, 6spd w/ PASM, 18" wheels, Bi-Xenon headlites, heated seats, Sport Chrono, Sport Steering Wheel, white gauges, roll-bar, and console

http://omaha.porschedealer.com/2005/Porsche/+Boxster/Omaha/NE/Carrara+White/white/508385/info.php

Wow ! Thanks! This is the most optioned 987 base I've seen, plus CPO to boot. This definitely makes me drool a lot more than the steak n' pasta lunch I just microwaved Thank God that their photos totally do not do justice
for this beauty, or I will not be sitting here eating my lunch , and will be booking the flight to Omaha
It's too bad the $ tag (although very reasonable considering the mileage, CPO, and some desirable and rare options) is $5K over my max budget. I guess I will just do my share of drooling...

[husker boxster]

Woodhouse will deal. I'm sure there's some $$$ that could be trimmed.