Good options for a '05 S?

[Brucelee]

" In a couple years your car will be worth about 10k less than what you bought it for."

Likely a bit higher on the depreciation estimate.

[Adam]

Yes definately. I was being on the conservative side.

[JDanger]

Yeah, after doing some research it doesn't look difficult to find 2004 Boxster S's with 5k miles or less at $10k or more below sticker. Even if I have to ship the car from San Diego to Boston (or better yet, fly out and drive it back) to get the configuration I want, I'd come out way ahead. I think based on that I'm going to wait until at least next winter to see how the 2005's depreciation shakes out. So I guess I'll talk to you guys again then. One last question: does anyone happen to know if that all-important Sport button (with the chrono pod) can be added at the dealership? It's similar to putting a new computer chip in the car, right? Thanks again.

[eslai]

Originally Posted by JDanger

One last question: does anyone happen to know if that all-important Sport button (with the chrono pod) can be added at the dealership? It's similar to putting a new computer chip in the car, right? Thanks again.

Not a bad idea at all to wait for a little while and buy a little used! As for adding the sport chrono option after-the-fact, don't even bother. It'll cost more than it's worth--just find one with the sport chrono--it won't be hard!