Am I being a D$#K trying to buy a Boxster

[thstone]

Boxster's are a buyer's market. They are a dime a dozen. They pop up in the cracks in sidewalks.

Just keep walking away until you find the one you like at a price that you're willing to pay. There is no reason to overpay.

[Topless]

A 2003S with 19k miles? A lotta nice car for $17k. I would probably buy it, put fresh fluids and tires all around, get the IMS done to eliminate insomnia and drive one of the great all time sports cars for $21k. Seems like a win to me. That is about what I paid for my used creampuff 98 Boxster back in 2005.

[nicecar]

If asking questions and doing your homework is being a d**** then yes you are being one. I wish I had been a D*** when I bought my 02S with 88k miles for 17.5 with no ppi bought from a premium dealership ( Brumos ) and had 5k in work done within 30 days and a ton more at 97k. BUT worth every penny. A indy told me 5 yrs. ago I was going to have alot of fun in the car and he was right! Just tonight my daughter and I ran to acadamey sports in the car and just drove the piss out of it, I said I did not know if it is fun to ride as much as it is to drive. She said riding is a blast. So many good times! I will say for me that the car would have been long gone without this forum. Good luck Richard

[78F350]

#2 must be this one:
http://986forum.com/forums/boxsters-sale-wanted/61777-2003-boxster-s-sale.html

Nice car from the looks of it, but does need some catching up on maint and driving. I buy mine at the depreciated end of the spectrum, so I can't be trusted to put a price on it. My advice would be to buy this one if you can get a satisfactory price and then take it straight to the shop for fluids, tires, IMSB, and a good check of all the plastic and rubber. If you start racking up miles expect a couple surprises such as a coolant leak or the other window regulator to go out. Expect that on any 'new to me' 986 though.

[fanguy]

I appreciate the feedback and expanded my thought process. Working out of a semi vacuum can skew your thinking. The 03 is an easy better option and I know he's expecting a counter on the 16,800. I played with the numbers last night and read all the feedback this morning. It's more up front but a better car and longterm more cost effective and enjoyable.

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