Why do I need an S and what year

[impboy]

Since you won't be doing the regular maintenance yourself, you may want to look into Porsche clubs in your area to see if anyone would be willing to help you out. Oil changes, replacing brakes, and air filters are pretty easy on this car and not outrageous cost wise.

There's a whole tread that's given to engine failure but my '01 Box (not an S) hasn't seen one day in the mechanics shop since I've done all the regularly scheduled maintenance myself. I LOVE how reliable this car is and it's my daily driver.

Good luck in your search!

One more thing...
Now that the economy is in the pits, people are more willing to let go of their "toys/Boxsters" for much less than blue book. I'm sure good deals are out there to be had.

[Stephan Silverman]

After much study I just bought a 2002 Boxster S in Speed Yellow with manual transmission and 50K miles for $17,000.00. The was first checked out for me by a Porsche only mechanic. There aren't many options on this one but I don't care. Sorry no PSM but I'm a conservative driver anyway. Tires are new, top is fine, clutch is new, rear shaft seal has been fixed, etc. Pretty much not a scratch on the exterior. Seats are perfect.

Love the car. Really enjoying it.

Would like a stereo that has bluetooth and iphone /ipod connection.

Also would like to pull out the cd trays and put a cubby in there.

Any ideas?

[Ghostrider 310]

Glad you found the one, along the same theme of your question: I always wanted an S and may buy my first new Porsche ever next year. However, in shopping on the site, if you take a base boxster, add PSE, 19" 911 turbo wheels, pdk and limited slip you are still wayyy under an S in cost optioned with only PDK. So the question is, does the base boxster currently in the lineup at 255 hp a fun enough toy. It's chasis is newer than my 986 for sure but the 255 is hauling more weight as well, what say you guys?

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Stephan Silverman

After much study I just bought a 2002 Boxster S in Speed Yellow with manual transmission and 50K miles for $17,000.00. The was first checked out for me by a Porsche only mechanic. There aren't many options on this one but I don't care. Sorry no PSM but I'm a conservative driver anyway. Tires are new, top is fine, clutch is new, rear shaft seal has been fixed, etc. Pretty much not a scratch on the exterior. Seats are perfect.

Love the car. Really enjoying it.

Would like a stereo that has bluetooth and iphone /ipod connection.

Also would like to pull out the cd trays and put a cubby in there.

Any ideas?

yeah, upgrade the IMS before you spend a dime on anything.

[Johnny Danger]

After much study I just bought a 2002 Boxster S in Speed Yellow


Congrats ! Only real men can pull off yellow !!

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Stephan Silverman

After much study I just bought a 2002 Boxster S in Speed Yellow with manual transmission and 50K miles for $17,000.00. The was first checked out for me by a Porsche only mechanic. There aren't many options on this one but I don't care. Sorry no PSM but I'm a conservative driver anyway. Tires are new, top is fine, clutch is new, rear shaft seal has been fixed, etc. Pretty much not a scratch on the exterior. Seats are perfect.

Love the car. Really enjoying it.

Would like a stereo that has bluetooth and iphone /ipod connection.

Also would like to pull out the cd trays and put a cubby in there.

Any ideas?

Well done! Excellent choice! If you do a search here & Rennlist.com forum you will find options for stereos & ipod connections to oem stereo. ( It's not just coincedence that the happy faces are yellow )