What Boxster model/price & Warranty

[BarrenS]

Hey Guys,

I'm looking at buying a 986.

What's your thoughts on price for one in good condition and what sort of mileage should I be aiming for.

I can't afford to replace the engine this year if it decides to go bang so what is my best choice of Warranty?

Anything else to look out for?

Thanks chaps.

[BarrenS]

anonymous said:

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Missed out my budget! (£4k to £7k)

2001 onwards.

[spyderman8]

You won't be able to get the Porsche warranty on such an old car and I'm afraid the third-party warranties don't have a particularly good reputation. The last, and probably your best, option is to buy from a dealer who offer their own warranty (eg: RPM Cheddington) or service contract.

Chris.

[edh]

2001 seems a bit arbitrary

You need to drive a few, then decide. £7k should get you a nice Boxster S, or an average one and a small'ish budget to make it "nice"

Try a 2.7 and a 2.5 to see if you want the extra performance of a 3.2S

I'd look for the extended leather - dash, door cards etc.. as it makes the car a nicer place to be

[BarrenS]

I looked at the Hartech plan, not quite clear on what happens if the Engine goes pop (under Gold).

I do not want the 3.2 (extra insurance cost isn't worth it imo)

I want to get it checked and any niggles fixed off the bat with Hartech and would take it straight in.

I've seen some on paper that look good at ~£5k, I'd rather buy a well maintained Boxster than go to £7k for the S.

Reason for 01 onwards was a friends Boxster (2000) has had lots of problems and I know that doesn't mean anything but seemed as good a reason as any to discriminate.

Just trying to get a sense from here on what's sensible to expect.

[billzeebub]

From what you say I would be looking at a 2002 2.7 facelift car (glass rear screen/glovebox/bumper restyle etc). For around £7k you should be able to find something fairly sorted with good rubber and the IMS/clutch done. Other things to look for as having been replaced (bargaining tools) are Coil Packs, Starter Motor, Air con Condensors, Radiator, Water Pump, Suspension Arms, Drive belt

There was a very good low mileage pre facelift 2.7 advertised recently at a renowned Surrey specialist within your budget. There are plenty of cars out here, lots have been fastidiously maintained, a similar amount haven't! Above all take your time and drive as many as possible!

Regards the spec and leather etc, within reason I would go for mechanical condition above all else. Aside from the marmite colours and poverty spec. My first Boxster didn't have full leather, but was still a nice place to be, my current one has leather and it is obviously nicer, but it was just the icing on the cake of a good car

[BarrenS]

Thanks for the advice, all Leather does make a big difference.

Thoughts on; http://www.cridfords.co.uk/inventory/used_cars/200...

It's a bit pricey for me but the very low mileage is attractive!

Other than here & Autotrader, are there any other specific dealers worth keeping an eye on?

[BarrenS]

Not interested in tiptronic but 28k miles on a 2000..

Hoping to go and see this one

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/porsche/boxs...

compare it to

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

[BarrenS]

anonymous said:

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I looked at his, but he's not selling it now. I had wanted to avoid Silver (Black is my preference) but I would have been tempted.

He's not far either..

[BarrenS]

anonymous said:

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I'm sure he would. It looks good, I'm very surprised it didn't sell, listed here.

I'll get in touch in case he changes his mind.

If only it was black

[threespins]

If you are using it all year round I would make sure it has heated seats.

[BarrenS]

Thanks guys.

Are there any well thought of dealers, pickings are pretty slim on here & boxa. Autotrader the pricing is all over the place and doesn't appear a lot of quality.

Compare the three below as an example;

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/porsche/boxs...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/porsche/boxs...

[BarrenS]

http://www.finlaygorham.com/showroomDetail.cfm?Sta...

Any thoughts?

[BarrenS]

Thanks.

Any comments on the two below, I hope I'm not taking the piss

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Porsche-Boxster...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

Is it worth getting a (local to seller) indy to check one out post viewing before buying, what sort of cost would I be looking at?

Help/advice greatly appreciated.

[edh]

I'd have a look at that 3.2 - and keep some cash in reserve for the work that will inevitably need doing in the first year