Need advise purchasing a used boxster

[78F350]

Originally Posted by alvin24

...Other than searching at Autotrader, Cars.com and etc. what other source should I look when purchasing a used Boxster?

The Classified Ads section of this forum is often a good place to look for an enthusiast-owned car for sale and you can often look back (search) the history of posts from the seller:
Boxsters for sale or wanted - 986 Forum - for Porsche Boxster Owners and Others

Craigslist is a good tool to see regional/seasonal prices and how many are on the market. Here's a shot of the current LA market. (I set max price to $25,000, highest odometer to 180,000 miles, and newest year to 2009)

los angeles cars & trucks "boxster" - craigslist

Is it a good idea to have a certified Porshe (Porsche) mechanic or will a regular mechanic do before I purchase the vehicle?

These cars have a lot of differences from your average car. Have a pre-purchase inspection done by a mechanic who knows Porsches. We can help you find a shop in the area if you have trouble finding one:
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/9615-find-your-local-mechanic-porsche-specialist.html

last what other advise would everyone have for me when purchasing a used Boxster?

Read the forum and check out the Boxster related videos on Youtube. Don't rush to buy, there are plenty on the market and there will always be a better deal next week.

[Giller]

Very big point missed in your post - what's your budget?

These are high-end sports cars. Older ones may have a reduced value, but they can be costly to maintain. Newer ones will be cheaper to run, but much more costly upfront.

I would recommend getting the newest one you can afford that's in good condition.

[kk2002s]

Originally Posted by Giller

Very big point missed in your post - what's your budget?

These are high-end sports cars. Older ones may have a reduced value, but they can be costly to maintain. Newer ones will be cheaper to run, but much more costly upfront.

Budget will be directly tied to your DIY abilities
Be careful about all the scary reading out there. These cars can be seen as the Plague of the earth - - There not but you do need to know what your getting into

[alvin24]

Thank you Giller. My budget is around 25K

[kk2002s]

Originally Posted by alvin24

Thank you Giller. My budget is around 25K

You certainly could get into a 987 or a Cayman

[alvin24]

Originally Posted by kk2002s

You certainly could get into a 987 or a Cayman

What's the difference with the 986 model with boxster?

[Smallblock454]

Originally Posted by alvin24

What's the difference with the 986 model with boxster?

Drive 986 and 987 cars and you'll know instantly.

Regards, Markus

[alvin24]

Originally Posted by 78F350

The Classified Ads section of this forum is often a good place to look for an enthusiast-owned car for sale and you can often look back (search) the history of posts from the seller:
Boxsters for sale or wanted - 986 Forum - for Porsche Boxster Owners and Others

Craigslist is a good tool to see regional/seasonal prices and how many are on the market. Here's a shot of the current LA market. (I set max price to $25,000, highest odometer to 180,000 miles, and newest year to 2009)

los angeles cars & trucks "boxster" - craigslist


These cars have a lot of differences from your average car. Have a pre-purchase inspection done by a mechanic who knows Porsches. We can help you find a shop in the area if you have trouble finding one:
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/9615-find-your-local-mechanic-porsche-specialist.html



Read the forum and check out the Boxster related videos on Youtube. Don't rush to buy, there are plenty on the market and there will always be a better deal next week.

This is some good stuff, thank you so much. I will definitely look into this.

[alvin24]

Thank you so much, this very helpful.

[clickman]

If I was in the market I'd seriously consider Jaay's 3.4.