Advice wanted

MicGree · 12-29-2002, 10:47 AM

After several years of hankering and inaction, I think I am finally ready to take the plunge and buy a Boxster, especially since there seem to be many on the market. My budget cap is around 35K. I am wondering if any of you have thoughts about different model years (99 versus 2000, for example), is the sport package worth a substantial difference in price, or any other suggestions.
Of course, if anyone is looking to sell, happy to talk to you, but you should probably be in the greater New York area.

Thanks in advance,

Michael Green

boxstr · 12-29-2002, 09:52 PM

Well I just bought a 1998 Boxster 3X black 5 speed 19866 miles. Would not sell the car, love it.
I first looked on ebay to see what was there,it is a buyers market. Remember there are shipping companies that can bring a car from Calif to NY. You need to request and get a PPI from the seller, you will probably pay for it.
Personally I would get the newest car that you can for what funds you have to spend. Also get the options you want. Wait for the right one to come along. It will happen
You may want to go out and drive a few in your area. I thought that I wanted Black or Blue with Tan interior.I wnet to a used car lot and drove a Dark Blue with Tan interior, the interior was terrible IMHO because of the black accents, it looked cheap and I passed.
Go online to some of the Boxster BBS and check those out and see what they may have to say. Go to your local Porsche dealer and see what they have to say, maybe they have a car there and they may have someone on the sales staff who owns one. I found a parts guy who has one and he has been a great help.
Good Luck Craig C. Laughlin, Check "xmas boxster"

Zeke · 01-07-2003, 08:05 AM

What Craig said about newest you can find. As far as S vs. normal, the Shas a higher resale, but that gap may narrow over time as the models get older. And it may not. The S rides harsher, has bigger brakes and a 3.2 engine. For me. I'd take the engine and brakes, but I like the way my normal rides. I don't need no stinkin' rough ride, it's firm enough for me as a commuter/pleasure car.

Wayne 962 · Wayne 962's Garage

I drove the 'S' - much more powerful and a bit more fun than the normal - I would recommend it over the regular cars.

-Wayne

MicGree · 01-07-2003, 05:48 PM

thanks for the responses, over the weekend, i found a beautiful blue 99 at a dealer in the area, am paying $ 27,200 including a one year warranty/certification.....i figured i could spend less now with the 99, and maybe trade up in a few years if i decide i need more power....by the way, if anyone is looking, there are plenty of cars out there, a 2001S just went on Ebay for $ 36,900....and i think there is even a greater supply in Northern California and Florida than here in the northeast....
anyway, thanks again, the comments were helpful
take delivery on Friday....yoweee, can't wait....

jmorgan456 · 01-08-2003, 03:59 PM

did you try Par Cars in New Rochelle or New Country in Greenwich?

Both have very good reps.

MicGree · 01-08-2003, 05:31 PM

actually, i ended up working with Patrizio at New Country, and highly recommend him, very thorough and patient, especially considering that my 99 was about the lowest priced car at the dealership.....maybe it helped that he also drives a blue 99, but I think they sincerely try to build a loyal customer base....