1999 Boxster value

[coopdaddy]

Any opinion on a 1999 Boxster with 114,000 miles. Engine was replaced at 30,000 miles due to the catastrophic meltdown that sometimes occurs with these engines.

Asking price is $14500. Car is supposed to be in good condition. I don't know what to make of the higher mileage Boxsters.

Thanks!

[racer]

So.. it has approx 80K miles on the motor. 114K on the chassis.

Think about any used car that has that kind of mileage. Unless documented, there is a good chance the car will need wear items replaced - wheel bearings, clutch, shocks, rubber bushings, brake pads/rotrs etc.

Without record of recent service history, I would say $14,5 is overpriced.

I am not sure there is much know about a high-mileage boxster. Yes, they are out there, but perhaps not owned/driven by the traditional Porsche guy (nee 911). How many owners? Any accidents? How the top? Paint? Interior wear?

I think for $14,5 you could find lower mileage examples.

[wm711]

I almost bought a 2000 Boxster S a few weeks ago, located in Louisville, KY, speed yellow, well maintained high miles car with 107K miles, new clutch. the car sold for $13500.

[jjflash]

Originally Posted by wm711

I almost bought a 2000 Boxster S a few weeks ago, located in Louisville, KY, speed yellow, well maintained high miles car with 107K miles, new clutch. the car sold for $13500.

+1 on Racer's comments.

That's a NICE price for a Boxster S. That's going to be the next "best bang for the buck car," very soon. (Or maybe it will be the low-miles 996's that are starting show up in the mid twenties??)

I miss my Boxster S--NICE car, but I couldn't stand watching it depreciate!

[Rot 911]

I agree that the Boxster is the next great value Porsche. I personally am waiting for good, low mileage "S's" to drop below $20K and I think I will be buying one.