Help me choose a Boxster - which would you choose?

[rondocap]

So I'm in the process of choosing a Boxster. I want something clean, and in good shape. I've almost bought 1-2 but they fell through.

Here are my options, all manual of course:

1.) 2001 Boxster with 54,000 miles. It's in great shape, but the back plastic window has a 1 inch gash on it. Can that be stitched up or repaired, or do I have to replace the plastic?

Asking price is about $13,300.

2.) Boxster S 2001, with 85k miles. Also in good condition, asking price $13,000. Only issue is that it's about 300 miles away from me. It has more miles than the other Boxster, but it is an S.

Any idea if its worth it to go 300 miles and get the S, or is the lower mileage on the other base one best?

I guess biggest question: The low miles Boxster has only 54k, but does this mean it could be more susceptible to the IMS or other engine failures? While the other Boxster is up to 85k already.


Responses appreciated!