Deal Fell Through - Help Revise Strategy - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

KevinH1990 · 03-26-2006, 08:16 AM

Well, the seller reneged on my deal for a 98, so I'm going to take some time and think about a new purchase strategy.

Here's my wish list:

1. Low mileage - preferrably less than 24,000
2. Maximum price of $24,000
3. Reasonably well documented maintenance history
4. Hardtop
5. Will consider all model years, but very reluctant to buy a 97.
6. I like most colors except yellow, red and white.
7. I prefer 17" wheels, but I'm not picky about style
8. I like the sports touring package.
9. Seller must be willing to have car pre-purchase inspected

Basically I want a car that I can drive about 10,000 miles per year for the next 5-10 years with minimal problems. A Boxster S would be nice, but it is probably out of my price range. I'm willing to take up to a year to close the deal - I have patience.

Given these preferences and conditions, am I being realistic? Does anyone have any suggestions for how I should proceed?

Thanks.

velvet_jones · 03-26-2006, 09:03 AM

Have you tried Autotrader.com? That's how I found my '02 S.

KevinH1990 · 03-26-2006, 09:08 AM

I've been using Autotrader.com, Cars.com, Craigslist and eBay. I've only been serious for about a month, so it might be a matter of time. I've also been searching within a 200 mile radius of my home, so I might have to expand the geographic area of my search.

I just want to know if I am being realistic.

velvet_jones · 03-26-2006, 09:38 AM

It's going to be very tough to find one w/ the low milage you're looking for @ that price. I see you are in VA. There is a Nissan dealer in Folsom CA that has a 2.5L w/5 spd that has 4311 mi! They are asking $27988. I hope you find one!! Good luck!

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=195531988&dealer_id=55236021&car_year=2002&search_type=both&make=POR&distance=50&model=BOXSTE&address=95993&certified=&advanced=&max_price=&bkms=1143397989304&min_price=&end_year=2007&start_year=1981&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=41

velvet_jones · 03-26-2006, 10:06 AM

Sorry that's a 2.7L.

denverpete · 03-26-2006, 10:59 AM

I don't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to find a Boxster with under 24,000 miles and under $24K. I picked up my '99 last year with less than 13,000 miles for less than $24K and it looked like it rolled off the showroom floor. It didn't have a hard top and that might push you past your price point. Technically, a '99 or less should be in the very low $20's regardless of mileage.

If you wait until the weather is nicer, you'll probably see the prices go up slightly. Kind of like the old motto of buying a motorcycle in the winter and a Jeep in the summer.