Low Mileage A Concern?

[Mroth]

I'm looking at a 2000 Boxster S with 7,500 miles on it. Wondering if this is a cause for concern. Seems like it should be great - an almost new 7 year old car. But that's not much required maintenance over a 7 year period. Any thoughts?

Also - anything in particular to watch out for on the 2000's?

All help greatly appreciated. Sold my 944 when the kids got too big for the back seat. Last one left for college in August. Time to jump back in the pool!

Michael

[Brucelee]

Assuming the PPI checks out, I would buy the car.

Good luck

[David N.]

I agree with Brucelee...IF the car has a powertrain warranty and you plan to continue to have one.

If not, the price of having an almost new car is this:
-You will be financially responsible for all the things that could POTENTIALLY happen with Boxsters (among them RMS failure, IMS failure, and a couple other issues that tend to pop up) in the first few years of driving them daily. Be prepared.

BTW, I also have a 2000S, and mine had an engine rebuild at 36k miles due to IMS failure (fortunately under warranty).

-David

[rick3000]

I purchased my Boxster at 8 years old with 17K miles. Just make sure regular maintenance was done. The only problem with cars that sit is that things dry up in the hoses. My car had a vacuum leak the first two weeks but was no big deal.

I Bought my 99 with 7,000 miles and its great

[YKS 971]

My 99 has 29k on it and no problems. I was lucky enough to purchase it from a hardcore enthusiast though. Good luck. How much are they asking?

[REDBXSTR]

I purchased my 2004 Boxster with 6,589 miles and no problems.