Tempted by an old hopefully mint 2.5
Tempted by an old hopefully mint 2.5
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pattyg

Original Poster:

1,379 posts

251 months

Friday 22nd May 2020
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This one -

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Pricey but looks exactly what I want. A mint original 2.5. Not too interested in a 3.2S.

It’s 320 miles away however.

Thoughts?

ClaphamBoxS

381 posts

88 months

Friday 22nd May 2020
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Plus sides are it looks very good condition...from the pics...not that many miles done..

Negatives are it’s only done 33000 miles in 20 odd years,has it had the IMS done?..

£9000 is a lot of money for one...

Mine is a 3.2 Y reg and i paid a fraction under £9000 2 years ago with 70000 odd miles but with Hartech rebuild done...thought i paid top dollar then so....

Def don’t buy without seeing it and budget for some painful work...

300 miles is along way to go!! but if it’s what you want?...YOLO...

Orangecurry

7,770 posts

230 months

Friday 22nd May 2020
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...but isn't it a double row engine, and therefore failures are less than 1%?

LennyM1984

1,017 posts

92 months

Friday 22nd May 2020
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Yup - I think the IMS is a non issue on the 2.5.

I had a 2.5 and it was awesome but I would struggle to pay 9k for one. Mine had 60k miles and a full service history and I paid £4750.

Plus, regardless of miles, at 20+ years old, it's going to need various rubber parts replaced.

I'd just buy a cheaper one and then spend the money refreshing the stuff that needs refreshing

unclepezza

791 posts

167 months

Friday 22nd May 2020
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Get it purchased!

Looks fantastic, plus dealer sale so some type of warranty must be on the table.

I purchased a similar car end of last year, same mileage and it’s been spot on.

Very nice options on the car listed and even at £9k it’s less than what some people spend on options on a new Boxster.

Buy it, enjoy driving it and make some memories .

Koln-RS

4,090 posts

236 months

Friday 22nd May 2020
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Surely the only reason for buying it is to have an original, low mls, first gen Boxster for posterity, or a minor ‘collectible’?

ClaphamBoxS

381 posts

88 months

Friday 22nd May 2020
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Orangecurry said:
...but isn't it a double row engine, and therefore failures are less than 1%?
Sorry yes i think that’s right....

edc

9,498 posts

275 months

Friday 22nd May 2020
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This is down the road from me. Possibly a trade in as they are an all marques car sales place. Punchy price but fairly low miles.

Orangecurry

7,770 posts

230 months

Saturday 23rd May 2020
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I love the trader's attitude - FULL ASKING PRICE ONLY.
I doubt there are too many buyers out there for this car, but in any case, I feel confident that the trader paid buttons for it.

SnowySpeeder

230 posts

265 months

Saturday 23rd May 2020
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That looks great to me and has some nice options.

It's hard to value, as there are not many around with such low mileage & condition.
- but looks sensibly priced against the 3.2S that sold recently on Collecting Cars for 11,978 (incl buyers premium)

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2000-porsche-9...

Get it bought biggrin

2 GKC

2,257 posts

129 months

Saturday 23rd May 2020
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That is lovely. Look much better on the ambers

What is unforgivable is any sort of Mickey Mouse Box plate though, that would have to go

Orangecurry

7,770 posts

230 months

Saturday 23rd May 2020
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This where my money would go, and nearly did.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153940082219?_trksid=p2...

Orangecurry

7,770 posts

230 months

Saturday 23rd May 2020
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OP - there is another low miles 2.5 on Autotrader.

pattyg

Original Poster:

1,379 posts

251 months

Saturday 23rd May 2020
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Orangecurry said:
OP - there is another low miles 2.5 on Autotrader.
Yes, one or two, eg the one in Thirsk, but I liked the spec of this one.

Re the garage ornament comments I have to say it would get used but it would have to look good also. I just couldn’t drive a beater even if it did offer the same experience.

Mogul

3,060 posts

247 months

Sunday 24th May 2020
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Pretty remarkable high spec. on that low miles Boxster. Would be interesting to know if it was all original i.e. the three-spoke steering wheel is rarely seen on the 2.5L...

Given the high spec, curious to see that the centre console is not there as it was a cheap option that most went for (even if it is so much better without it)

Agree that the BOX plate does nothing for it but what's making my teeth itch is that the rear plate is fixed about 1cm too high and the front PU needs adjusting as the gap between it and the leading edge of the bonnet is too big.

Lovely car though - if only the interior was Boxster Red!

ChrisW.

8,046 posts

279 months

Sunday 24th May 2020
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If I could stretch to it I would buy the best I could get hold of.

The first Boxster in very good original condition with a spec that you love could be a wonderful car to own ...

The wheels are nice as well ... colour good ... I haven't looked at the spec or service history ... but if it's full and has a guarantee to cover anything that you find needs doing ( I would look carefully at radiators / aircon condensers / discs / lower control arm bushes / exhaust boxes / hood drain pipes and ANY evidence of water damage or corrosion) I think it could be money in the bank.

pattyg

Original Poster:

1,379 posts

251 months

Sunday 24th May 2020
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It’s now sold. Anyone on here?