Looking for a Boxster, what to buy with my budget?

[ByteSaidFred]

I found a 2010 S within my price range. The car was in an accident. The owner rear ended another car, but it doesn't have a salvaged title. Other than that, it looks good. It is one owner, from a dry climate, and has all service records.

What do you think? I can talk to his dealer to find out more about the car. Otherwise, The only way I can get into a 987.2 would be a base model.

[recycledsixtie]

Originally Posted by ByteSaidFred

I found a 2010 S within my price range. The car was in an accident. The owner rear ended another car, but it doesn't have a salvaged title. Other than that, it looks good. It is one owner, from a dry climate, and has all service records.

What do you think? I can talk to his dealer to find out more about the car. Otherwise, The only way I can get into a 987.2 would be a base model.

As the above Perfectlap says take your time. I would not look at a car that had a serious accident. Don't forget that if you bought it and later tried to sell it then the accident history does not bode well for resale. For me no.

There should be others out there that are accident free. Take your time. PPI etc.

Cheers, Guy.

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by ByteSaidFred

I found a 2010 S within my price range. The car was in an accident. The owner rear ended another car, but it doesn't have a salvaged title. Other than that, it looks good. It is one owner, from a dry climate, and has all service records.

What do you think? I can talk to his dealer to find out more about the car. Otherwise, The only way I can get into a 987.2 would be a base model.

That all depends on what resale means to you.

[ByteSaidFred]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

That all depends on what resale means to you.

Good point. I don't plan on selling any time soon, but you never know. In any case, I found a 2010 S I could stretch to purchase. Is a 2010 (<20K miles) worth $10K more than a 2007 S (<40K miles)?

I'd much rather get the 2007 to save the $10K, but it's hard for me to follow the IMS issues. How big of a risk is a 2007 S?

[JayG]

get an 03 or 04 986S. They have a bunch of upgrades over the earlier ones

[Timco]

There was an 04 Special Edition not long back. Sweet 986 S.

[rp17]

If you like the 987 I say go for it. Bothered about the ixx which is better but hard to change, go with a early 05 or 04 model. You will be buying a much more improved car the newer you get.

[ByteSaidFred]

I'm looking at a 2006 S with a build date of 09/2005. Will this have the upgraded IMS bearing?

I've decided I'm willing to take my chances with the upgraded IMS. I've never been one to buy extended warranties, so if the risk is 1-5% I think I can live with that. I don't want to risk the older IMS, and I'm not convinced any retrofit will help my chances.

[ByteSaidFred]

Got my 2010 Boxster S (manual) about 2 weeks ago. I had a great time driving it across the Sierras. Pardon the bugs which were along for the ride on my front bumper until I got home

[Shehadehd]

Originally Posted by ByteSaidFred

Got my 2010 Boxster S (manual) about 2 weeks ago. I had a great time driving it across the Sierras. Pardon the bugs which were along for the ride on my front bumper until I got home

Great color and nice wheels!

[BTfd2e93]

i have a 2001 Base. Really like it.

But if I were in your position (i assume you dont have kids or dont plan to have kids in the near future), I would get the 09 S. The boxster is a great car, easy to drive fast, looks cool and happy to be driven daily. I use it as my DD.

Having had the 2001 base for a while now, ive found that small bits and pieces are starting to break due to wear and tear. I've done the IMS, RMS, I did the suspension overhaul, AOS, stereo etc. I dont mind the maintenance.. .as i expect it for a 13 year old car. Dont get me wrong, i love my car. the engine is strong ... the suspension is great (now) .....but i can start to feel the bits an pieces of the car getting tired.

I know you are not considering the 986 ... but my learning here is .. in the future, i'll get a much newer one, so less wear and tear. So i encourage you to get the newest one you can afford. If no kids on the horizon ... just use it exclusively as your DD and sell the A3.

Also, the 09 ... ive seen some really cool looking ones with minor exterior mods. u'll be happy driving it for the next 10 years.

[RawleyD]

Hell yes! Great looking car, congrats

[BruceH]

Beautiful!

[Alfieg23]

Beautiful color combination! Being a 2010 S, I can't imagine it came in within your $30K max. How did you present it to "the Boss" and lived to tell? Congratulations and enjoy.

[Tucker2]

I have a 987.1 Base C and I have zero IMS worries. My 02 Boxster S does give me a bit of worry...but not my Cayman.

Both my local Porsche Dealer/Service Center and my local Indy have never seen one single 987.1 IMS failure. Ever.

[ByteSaidFred]

Originally Posted by Alfieg23

Beautiful color combination! Being a 2010 S, I can't imagine it came in within your $30K max. How did you present it to "the Boss" and lived to tell? Congratulations and enjoy.

I actually got the accident car (clean title) I mentioned earlier and squeezed in to my range. I have the pre-repair pictures, full repair invoice, and I talked to the body shop owner. I had a good independent PPI (who also had these records) and he confirmed it was all cosmetic.

I figured I paid about $7-8K less than I would have otherwise, and even if I sell the car for $7-8K less, it's still even. More likely due to depreciation I will sell the car for less of an accident discount than I received.

Anyways, it's a hell of a car and I thank my lucky stars I was able to buy one every time I get in it! :dance:

[rp17]

Nice car!!! Ask me how I know. Enjoy and welcome......