Boxster 2002 Looking to purchase

[Rachel Coles]

Hiya All,

I did post a while back about a Cayman but my friend/financial guru convinced me to rather put some of my money back into bricks and mortar....So I'm left with +-5k to spend and I've now set my sights on a Porsche boxster.
I've done some looking and I'm keen to look/test drive the following and I was wondering if the price is good, what I need to ask and look for when viewing the car. They will MOT the vehicle and repair if there are any failures on the MOT and also service the car.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Looked at the buyers guide but if there is anything else I need to know. Is this a good price for this age etc.

Rachel

[Rachel Coles]

Hiya,

Thank you for the information and the AD of the car (a little far from me....)
I've registered on boxa so I'll have a read on there.

Rachel

[Rachel Coles]

Hiya,

Went and test drove this Porsche today, in excellent condition, FSH and last service at 102k
Is it a lot for a 1998 model?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Rachel

[Rachel Coles]

Hasn't had clutch done, but brakes done etc

[Rachel Coles]

Hiya,

Yes, it has the plastic screen, it comes with a car cover which has kept the car in good condition
Looks like I'll keep on looking

Rachel

[Rachel Coles]

Hiya,

Thank you for the ad's
Did like the black one with the hard top but checked on the MOT history and this concerned me.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - Could be a issue with the shocks
On the previous MOT it was the same and also the Offside Rear Shock same issue

What about this one. I realise the mileage is high but clutch has been done, comes with hard top, passed MOT with no advisories
They are willing to maybe accept 4k for the car. Spoke to them on the phone
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-Boxster-S/26360...

Some people have commented on posts that if the mileage is very low for an older model it means it hasn't been used a lot and that could also be a problem.
It's so difficult to pick....

Rachel