'98 Boxster concerns?

[Ness]

Hi everyone,

I'm new around here and have been lurking around. I finally found a decently priced low mileage Boxster in my area, so I signed up.

Anyways, the car I found is a '98 with only 12k miles on it. I'm sure you guys get the question a lot about blown motors, but its just too big of a concern. I heard read that motors the do blow does so around 15-25k? This is a relatively large concern because I do not think I have the finances to replace the motor. If I choose to buy the car, how much of a risk will it be?

Is there less chance getting a blown engine in a '97?

And also what would a good price be for this car? (comes with hardtop)
What about a low mileage '00?

thanks