2002 Boxster S - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Bald Eagle · 10-25-2018, 06:40 AM

Hi and welcome to the forum.

I bought a 2000S in '14 with only 10,800 miles and now have 35,000. The car was pristine, very well maintained, came with maintenance records. I've only needed regular maintenance, oil changes, spark plugs, and a few minor things - window regulator, trunk and frunk struts. It did not have the IMS changed and, I'll guess I'll get that done when it needs a clutch.

As I drove it early this morning I was torn between the joy of driving it and mourning the fact that in about a week it will go into hibernation until late March and I'll drive my 2004 Volvo XC 70 with 250k miles through the boxster's hibernation.

As long as you know you can live with the car's limitations (it's not a minivan or suv) and are looking for a joyful driving experience, go for it... oh, I didn't get a ppi but, in retrospect, I guess I should have anyway. Price seems reasonable, if not a little low, if it is in excellent condition and has been well maintained.

Larry (The Bald Eagle)

sugarwood · 10-25-2018, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

in about a week it will go into hibernation until late March

Then drive it into Dec, and drive on clean days in Dec, Jan, and Feb, and bust out in March. Your car is not a rare unicorn. Drive it.

BrantyB · 10-25-2018, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarwood

Your car is not a rare unicorn. Drive it.

Could not agree more!

barkinfool · 10-25-2018, 01:00 PM

As an owner of a 2002 S, the situation and price seems quite good. I totally agree that you need a PPI before purchase just to be more sure that the car is as presented, you are not buying a Honda (which I also own & appreciate).

The reality is you need to plan for maintenance of any Porsche. The reality is also that they are also quite fun to maintain for many of the basic procedures (get the 101 Projects book), but you will also need to find over time (hopefully) a trusted independent Porsche specialist shop to back you up. The prior owner or the local PCA can likely advise. Bottom line, these cars are awesome and don't be scared off from buying them - but keep $1K in reserve for maintenance each year & reserve it if not used. The car is a blast & wish I'd bought earlier!

Allegro · 10-25-2018, 01:32 PM

I own a '02 S and love it. $10.5 k is a very good price for a Boxster with 35k miles. And if it has been well maintained that's a great price. As others have mentioned, get a good mechanic to look it over.