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2002 Blue Boxster 3 42.86%
2000 Silver Boxster 4 57.14%
2001 Black Boxster 0 0%
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Old 11-22-2010, 05:41 AM   #2
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Test drive #2 or keep looking. It's not at all unusual for Boxsters to be passed around every few years. People buy them on a whim, then fall out of love when it gets cold.

I'd rule out #1 due to multiple accidents. Minor or not, Boxsters can be pretty fragile.

I'd also rule out #3. Wobbles could be no big deal (tire balance?) but could easily be something else. Worn out steering wheel and shifter? Odd. It's basically the same miles as the other cars.

The most desireable things for me:
- PROOF of service. The car should have documented oil changes, brake fluid changes (every two), filters, etc. No documentation? Move on.
- Windscreen
- Proper tires with some life left
- A top and rear window in good shape (or better yet replaced with glass)
- I would prefer a car with Xenon Headlights and PASM (stability control).

Either way, make sure you pay to get the car checked out before you buy it with a pre-purchase inspection. Boxsters have known weak spots, you may as well inspect them so you know what your buying. Check out Mike Focke's web site (google it), lots of good info about buying a used Boxster. Good luck.
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