Help! Found 03 Boxster S 125k miles; might buy

[Coffinhunter]

Originally Posted by fatmike

Also, 9K miles in 6 years on a new engine is not a good thing. 1500 miles per year isn't enough.

Has the oil been changed 12 times since new? Records to prove it????



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I don't know that I completely agree with that. I got my 03S one year ago, and she only had 26,000 miles on her. It was meticulously maintained with all receipts, and I know and trust the previous owner (my parents ). In a year I have put on about 14,000 miles and have had zero problems of a mechanical nature. So the car went from about 2,000 miles per year to 14 or 15.

But I agree that you should see some records of the maintenance. Make sure the brakes were flushed every two years regardless of mileage too!

[ChrisZang]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

To see 986 boxsters selling below 10k, is just incomprehensible. To think that many of these vehicles once sold new for 40k to 60k+ is just gut wrenching ! I shutter to think what kind of "cornholing" I would get if I ever decided to sell the Dangermobile.

For reference, I got $15k for mine:
2002 986S
92k Miles, New Engine at 50k Miles (IMS)
New Top w/ glass window, aftermarket touchscreen 2 DIN Navigation
Spec Boxster Suspension
18" Cayman wheels

[ChrisZang]

Originally Posted by cweir34

Hi guys. I'm still shopping and I'm prepared to move "up market"

I would appreciate all your feedback about model selection, must have options etc.

I'm looking at this car: 2004 Porsche Boxster S

I spoke to the owner and will be checking the car out this weekend but yes, this car has a story. He's the third owner and says he has all the service records: *** NEW ENGINE INSTALLED BY PORSCHE DEALER in 2008 at 36,000 miles*** IMS HANDLED? Other issues? Do these things frequently need replacement at that low mileage? Thoughts, opinions?

PLEASE REVEAL YOURSELF IF THIS IS YOUR CAR!

Thanks guys, I sure appreicate your help and guidence.

Chris

$24k? Gimme a break!
You can get a 2002 996 for that kind of money!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ctd/3776153550.html
I'd say $18k

[cweir34]

Originally Posted by fatmike

Also, 9K miles in 6 years on a new engine is not a good thing. 1500 miles per year isn't enough.

Has the oil been changed 12 times since new? Records to prove it????



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Probably not. Thanks for the heads up; will review records carefully.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by ChrisZang

$24k? Gimme a break!
You can get a 2002 996 for that kind of money!
Porsche Carrera .
I'd say $18k

That Boxster is sucker pricing indeed. But 996's can be had for well under $20K as well. Saw a 2002 Cab go for $11k and it was well kept.

All non-GT3 996's are sinking fast. I've seen many 996 Turbos going for mid-30k's and they were not high mileage or beaten down nor were they private seller listings. And a ton of mint condition Turbos slightly above 40K.

Bluebook is out window with the market neck deep in Boxsters, Caymans, 996 and 997s.

[fatmike]

Originally Posted by cweir34

Probably not. Thanks for the heads up; will review records carefully.

I could settle for 6 changes (1 per year), but not less.


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[Marcus4ar]

Make sure the brakes were flushed every two years regardless of mileage too!