2002 Boxster S

[thstone]

That is a very good price. Be sure to get a PPI to make sure that its not cheap because of issues.

The low mileage isn't a red flag unless its been sitting for a couple of years. If the car has been sitting for years, then it will need a good amount of maintenance to properly bring it out of long term storage.

Plan on replacing the IMS bearing if that worries you. This is one area where peace of mind can be purchased if you are so inclined.

With only 35K miles, many of the milage related issues that crop up at 80K-100K miles shouldn't be much of a concern (suspension, clutch) but let the PPI should confirm that.

Parts and repair labor can be somewhat expensive. Expensive is relative but a part that costs $300 for a Toyota might be $450 for a Porsche. Just because they can.

General rule of thumb is to budget for $2,000 in maint/repairs each year. If you can DIY a lot of repairs, then consider 50% of that. Its a fairly easy car to work on yourself and there is a lot of help available in both print and online. Some years you might spend less than the budget and if you do, consider yourself lucky.

Best of luck.