considering 2005 boxster, need advice

[coiguy]

Thank you all for your input.

In reply to some of you:

I would consider leasing, but I don't anything about leasing and don't know if I can keep it below the 36K mile. Work is not the killer, it's all the going out that will rack up the mileage.

Does the current model still use the same engine or same manufacturing technique that was so problem prone in the previous years? I don't think I would mind paying more for the gas, or even performance tires. But I don't want to make excuses for a powerful German brand why my car is in the shop if my car happens to be one of the unlucky ones that needs a new engine/RMS/Coolant transfer/et c. prematurely.

I am currently driving a stock TSX. Very quiet, reliable. Hence my hesitation at such a drastic change. My commute is against traffic so manual won't bother me.
I am single so two seater is not a big issue either.

I read in consumer reports that the car uses run flats. so when you replace, wouldn' t you have to get identical tires?

I would need to research a lot more how to do a $120 tune up that the dealer charges $1000.

Where was the dealer that had the "$10K off" sign?

I prefer the newew body style, so I don't want to get the 2004.

Also, do you guys recommend that clear bra? I have heard good things about it, but more concerned with paint damage, peeling, different shades of paint vs the exposed paint down the line.

Cheers.

[larez2]

The $10k off 05' boxsters sign was at the parts counter of the Pioneer Centres Porsche dealership in San Diego. I saw it on Tuesday.
http://pioneer.porschedealer.com/

I didn't look into it. There might be a catch or something, $35k sounds too cheap even for a stripped one. But maybe they are dealing, their lot was overflowing with new and used cars.

Regarding tires, the manual says to do at least 2 at a time or all 4 at the same time. You are supposed to match the front and rear tires too, not only in type but wear too. Let's say you go 60% of the tread life and then blow out your right front tire, you are supposed to replace both the front tires, not just the one that blew.

PM me if you want instructions on how to do the maintenance yourself - since you are buying new, you may have to get the service done at the dealer or at least show proof of it should you ever need any warranty work.

Not sure about the clear bra, i don't have one, but i do have quite a few chips in the front of my car.


Good Luck,
Larez2

[davezaristo]

I would consider leasing, but I don't anything about leasing and don't know if I can keep it below the 36K mile. Work is not the killer, it's all the going out that will rack up the mileage.

If you don't know anything about leasing, go research and look it up. There are tons of resources available on line and i am first time leasing also. As far as mileage, you can negotiate to whatever you want.


Where was the dealer that had the "$10K off" sign?

I have never seen a sign and it's all about how good of a negotiator you are. Also, timing is everything. Go there on a rainy wk and for sure you can get a better deal.