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ART07154 · 12-07-2010, 08:38 PM

I found 2000 Boxster 27k miles with sport package.Asking price was $14500.I talked them down to $12000.It's need new rear window(3 inches crack) and 4 new tires?
Good deal or not?

Thanks

Lucky · 12-08-2010, 02:25 AM

Not a great deal. But if paint, interior, and all else is flawless plus the car is well optioned, then it could be an OK deal. Mileage is certainly nice and low, but that can be a curse on these cars. Does it have full service history? Despite the low mileage, it should have had an oil change every 12 months... if not, walk away. Also there are common failures on MY2000 -- AOS, coolant tank -- that will cost you $$ at some point if not already replaced.

Replacing the rear window will cost your $400-$500. Call Lim's in Tysons Corner, VA -- they do great work at good prices.

tonycarreon · 12-08-2010, 04:08 AM

not to hijack the thread, but i have a black canvas top with the plastic window that was taken off my '01 when i replaced it with a GAHH. if you get the car the top is yours if you come pick it up. that would leave the cost to put it on or you can do it yourself with the right tools / knowledge.

jcb986 · 12-08-2010, 04:31 AM

If it's the right one, color, options, etc., sounds like a good deal. Is it one owner, is it a base model...also the 2000 where a lot better than the first 3 years. I paid $15,700 for my 2000 S and it was exactly the car I had been looking for. I know a lot of guys say you can do better but then when they go to sell, they also want the best price for their Boxster. All things must be taken into consideration. I would have a PPI done to be sure the Boxster is in the condition you think it is.

mikefocke · 12-08-2010, 06:09 AM

Tires...depending on size can run from $600-1200.

Top can run from $300 DIY to maybe $1200.

So take the top of each of those costs...$2400 and add to the $12k...you come out on the OK side.

The temperatures are below freezing. The seller has to be motivated. So insist on a Pre-Purchase-Inspection by a Porsche mechanic. Invest maybe $250 to take much of the uncertainty and risk out of buying a car that old and in that cosmetic condition. Better to know what else the car will cost to get in good maintainable condition up front as only then would you know if the deal was really good. What if, after you bought, you discovered $1500 in repairs it needed...that would set the deal into the bad deal column.

PS...I'd rather have this car from your neck of the woods too.

ART07154 · 12-08-2010, 07:26 AM

I talked to my friend who's finance manager at Bmw dealership for 8 years.He told me that he can get me a 2 years powertrain warranty for $700(his employee price)He can't do bumper to bumper because of the age of the car.I think it's still worth it at $700?

pk2 · 12-09-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ART07154

I found 2000 Boxster 27k miles with sport package.Asking price was $14500.I talked them down to $12000.It's need new rear window(3 inches crack) and 4 new tires?
Good deal or not?

Thanks

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