Just bought my 2006 Boxster S

[gkutta]

Hey all!

I just bought my first Porsche...a Boxster S. I left my house thinking I won't buy...too small, too expensive etc. As soon as I got behind the wheel I knew I was getting one. I'm really impressed with the new interior style and room difference. I'm 6'2" and always felt a little cramped in the '99 to '02 used ones I was looking at.

Surprisingly, (to me anyway) the sales rep was really pushing for me to get the base Boxster....exact same color and options for $10000 less. He kept telling me that there is no reason to get an S unless you are going to race it. Any insight on this? I thought that it was odd.

Anyway.....I'm curious if I got a good deal or not. I asked for and got $3000 off the MSRP. I made a couple of rookie mistakes that I would be happy to share if anyone is interested that cost me about $700. I also traded in my SUV. I should have taken it to carmax or sold it to a friend. Porsche gave me just over what I owed. I would not trade in a non-Porsche vehicle....again I didn't know any better.

Bottom line is I bought a fairly stripped down S with an MSRP of $57000 and got $3000 off so $54000 before tax. I'm happy - Seal Grey - the color I wanted with heated seats but no bose/windstop which I did really want.

Curious if anyone wants to comment or share their experience.