Buying 04 Boxster

[wingnuttyz]

Hi all, I'm a newbie to this forum. I've never owned a Porsche but always wanted one. I found a pretty good deal, I think, at a local dealership for an '04 base model with 21K mi. It has the 18" 5 spoke wheels, clear bra, short shifter, and lowered springs (H&Rs I think). The dealer is asking $33K. The issues I'm concerned about is the high mileage for a 1 year old car and it was also a loaner car for the first 6 months of it's life. The service manager was the second owner for the rest of the mileage so I'm sure the upgrades were done correctly at the dealership. Carfax shows a clean history.

What do you guys think? Is it too risky to buy a former loaner car? Do you think the price is too high for this mileage and history? Thank you for your feedback.

[Tool Pants]

You missed the tech session for the new Boxster at Stevens Creek Porsche last month. Lots of Boxster owners. There is another tech session this Saturday in Sunnyvale. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=4742

[Lux]

I'd never buy a loaner car. Or a lease return for that matter.

If buying used, I look for enthusiasts with meticulous records. There's way too many people out there jumping speed bumps with their car like it's no big deal. I can't even imagine how they'd drive a loaner.


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[Brucelee]

"I'd never buy a loaner car. Or a le"ase return for that matter."

Actually, many lease cars are pristine, some are not. Just like "owned" cars.

I would tend to stay away from loaners myself.

[Adam]

Look elsewhere.

[wingnuttyz]

thanks for the advise guys. i think i'll take a look at some new 04s still sitting in dealer lots. i heard deals as good as $20K under msrp for remaining 04s. haven't ran across any dealers in the bay area giving that type of discount. has anyone come across such deals?

[Brucelee]

No, around here you will find deals at around the dealer's invoice for brand new ones. That is certainly not $20K under MSRP and I suggest some of those reports are bogus.

Good luck!

[Lux]

$20K off would be an insane deal. I don't think you'll find that deal. I think Carlsen has a lot of '04s left. Not sure about Stevens Creeak. Claridges doesn't look like they have too many.


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[phrankandbeanz]

i got 4200 off my 2004 this past november. Not the greatest deal, but at the time it was a good deal.

[wingnuttyz]

So far the dealers are giving $10K off for 04s. So basically 04 'S' = 05 base. which one would you guys go for?

[Brucelee]

Cosmetically, I think the 05 is a step backward for the Box yet I still like it.

Performance wise, the S is still a bit quicker but at this point, so I think the whole issue comes down to what do you like?

Drive them both several times and choose.

Good luck.