Good deal?
 

Hi,

I am looking at replacing my 2001 BMW M roadster. I found a 2005 Boxster S/BOSE/windstop/BiXenon/19" Carrera S wheels/PASM/SportChrono. The biggest part is that it has 1500 miles, and looks new. Is $45k a good deal? (Non Porsche dealer)

The other choice is a 2005 Boxter S/BOSE/PCM 2.1/Adaptive Seats/BiXenon/Sport Chrono/19" Carrera S wheels/ 12k miles. $46k from a PRIVATE party.


Which one would you get?


Thanks

The low mileage option sounds like a very good deal. The best price I have seen on a low mileage Boxster S in this area was $49, most are in the low to mid $50's.

Just verify the history, and have the Porsche dealer look it over, then I would go for it.

You will love it :)

Either one of those sounds like a good deal, what are the colors?

Mileage aside, it seems like you're weighing the driving fun of PASM vs the PCM/Adaptive seats. I have PASM but the car would be just as fun without it. I hear great things about the adaptive seats and the PCM is one of the better NAV systems out there, so I like the optioning of choice two better.

However, only 1500 miles on a car that's close to two years old sounds like a no-brainer to go with option 1. Alot of abuse can be heaped on a Porsche over 12,000 miles, particularly with a manual transmission. I'd also add $1000 on to the price of option two as it will need new rear tires sooner rather than later.

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Just a side note, I have had 2 prior M Roadsters. You will not regret the swap to the Boxster S. It is a totally different vehicle... more civilized and precise but a very similar driving experience to the M Roadster. I consider it an upgrade!

Best of luck!

Colors...
 

Both are Yellow (top)/Black/Black. I think I need a change form my past blue (3 BMWs) and Red (x2). And I know, I'll regret the decision after the first ticket :)

1500 miles with sport chrono? Put a deposit on it ASAP. Get it checked out at the dealer (was Katrina in 05 or 04?) if something goes wrong you only lost $100 or whatever rather than losing a great deal.

It's on the way...
 

I got the 2005 S with 1500 miles. It is getting shipped down to me (I am 500+ miles away) on a trailer. I got it sight unseen, but the carfax was clean, and I had them sign a ammendment that they would buy the car if it was a flood/water damaged.

It will be here on Wed. Need to get all my detailing stuff out :)


Thanks for all your help! (I'll be back soon)

WOW, sight unseen! You are a very brave man. Congrats on your new car! Yellow Boxster are awesome.

Post some pictures ASAP.

I would recommend an oil change when you first get it. And don't forget, you need to drive about another 500 miles to complete the engine break-in period. Keep her under 4,200 RPM's, don't lug the engine, avoid cruising at the same speed and RPM's for extended periods of time. After that...let er rip!

Please let me know if you find any other deals like this. I would love to buy a $60K Porsche with an instant $15K discount after only one year!

I'm thinking if you sell in the next three years you won't be losing a heck of allot money, certainly not the usual 40% hit a new car owner takes after four years.

This was my #2 choice:
 

Ebay item #120033810851

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay .com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26sat itle%3D120033810851%26fvi%3D1&item=120033810851

some guy offered him $35K! ouch.

LOL Maybe if he threw in the missing valve caps :D

I should offer the bidder my car, maybe he'll swap me for an Xbox