New to me 2000 S

[BoxsterSteve]

It seems you have started already!
As far as determining engine health, cut open the oil filter to check for metal debris, and have a local Indy check cam deviations with a Durametric.
If You don't find anything scary, start on the usual deferred maintenance items; brake fluid, coolant flush, trans fluid replacement, clean rads, oil change, serpentine belt and plugs. Check CV boots for tears if it's a stick too as they get more abuse on an S model than a base.
I have done all this maintenance on mine since buying it except the IMSR and the CV boots.
They really aren't that hard to work on and you get to save $$ on labour too.
Congratulations and have fun with that Boxster.

[Giller]

One of my favorite things about these cars is the way they handle. But I'm thinking - if he daily drove this car, it's got some KMs on it and age....you might want to start thinking about a suspension refresh and motor mount. Not cheap, but IMO, a must do to get the full Porsche experience.
Although if he daily drove it - maybe he kept up with the maintenance?

Do you know it's service history and what's already been done?

[KSguy]

Originally Posted by Giller

One of my favorite things about these cars is the way they handle. But I'm thinking - if he daily drove this car, it's got some KMs on it and age....you might want to start thinking about a suspension refresh and motor mount. Not cheap, but IMO, a must do to get the full Porsche experience.
Although if he daily drove it - maybe he kept up with the maintenance?

Do you know it's service history and what's already been done?

Regarding its history, I really think the previous owner didn't do anything other than gas, oil, one AOS replacement, and some tires. It's pretty much a 15 year old car with plenty of deferred maintenance that will keep me busy for a while.

I'm sure the suspension could use a refresh. It drives pretty nice, but I also don't have any other Porsche experience to compare it to.