"Somebody Stop Me!!"

[baxster]

I forgot. The S is red on the back lid. I haven't seen that before. That must give it more hp, right?

[clickman]

Originally Posted by baxster

I forgot. The S is red on the back lid. I haven't seen that before. That must give it more hp, right?

You actually drop 10 hp due to the extra weight.

[jmatta]

Sounds like a nice car...I wouldn't worry about cruise or PSM; I have cruise and never use it and didn't want PSM to interrupt with my driving style. Who needs a radio when the cars sound so good? Sounds like Carmax has some pretty nice policies and warranties, from what I've been reading lately...that may influence my next DD purchase, as I never buy brand new.

Oh, the red "S" definitely makes it faster!

[Brucelee]

Find a car with CC.

Resale value. Many (including me) would not buy a car without CC.

IMHO.

[AndyA6]

Sounds good!

To compare, mine is an '04 S, bought last year for 23,000, litronics, heated seats, sideskirts, triple black, nothing else. 47,000 mls, 1 owner, fully documented.

From Porsche dealer with full Porsche warranty (CPO).

Cruise control would be nice but I drive seldom the freeway and can be retrofitted if need be.

Let us know!

[baxster]

Originally Posted by AndyA6

Sounds good!

To compare, mine is an '04 S, bought last year for 23,000, litronics, heated seats, sideskirts, triple black, nothing else. 47,000 mls, 1 owner, fully documented.

From Porsche dealer with full Porsche warranty (CPO).

Cruise control would be nice but I drive seldom the freeway and can be retrofitted if need be.

Let us know!

I'm ok as a DIY'er, so as long as the engine doesn't have to be dropped or the parts cost more than a few hundred, then this is a possible future project.

[Johnny Danger]

Even though it didn't come equipped with a sunroof, I wouldn't let it deter you. It sounds like a nice vehicle - get it !

[ekam]

HID retrofit kit is nothing like the real litronics. And PSM is really useful if you want to explore the limit of the car safely.

[jmatta]

Resale value. Many (including me) would not buy a car without CC.

It's odd that an '04 and an "S", nonetheless, wouldn't have cruise automatically optioned?

The Boxster is not a grand touring car, so I wouldn't let that stand in the way. I purchased my Boxster from a dealer in Dallas and drove it home to northern Illinois...didn't use the cruise once, as I always wish to be connected with the car.

As stated earlier, if it's a "must have", it is very easy to retrofit.

[husker boxster]

Sounds like a good deal IF it's really an S. They didn't come from the factory with a red S, so someone has added it. Is it really an S or did someone stick the S on a base? Better check that out before pulling the trigger.

[baxster]

Originally Posted by ekam

HID retrofit kit is nothing like the real litronics. And PSM is really useful if you want to explore the limit of the car safely.

I understand that Litronics has the leveling feature and projector lens. Other than that, is the light output (lumens) superior to a HID kit?