Newbie considering a Boxster and seeking advice
07-04-2020 | 12:32 PM
#17
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From: San Jose, Ca
Hope the PPI notes that it’s missing the wind stops that fit into the roll bar hoops. Silly design, because when you recline the seats back, it pops the wind stop out and over the back of the car. I’ve had to replace one of mine and for a piece of plastic, there not cheap. See if the owner has them.
Nice looking Boxster. Color’s great. Hope the PPI goes well.
Tony
Nice looking Boxster. Color’s great. Hope the PPI goes well.
Tony
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34dean (07-04-2020)
08-09-2020 | 05:15 AM
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From: CA
Boxster S
I’d limit my search to a 2003 or later. First year for the glass back window and a glovebox. Previous years only had a slot to keep the owner’s manual, under the steering column.
We have a 2003 S with 6 speed transmission. You Only get a 5 speed in the non-S. We’ve had the IMS updated although the original was in as new condition. I’d also look for heated seats. The heater is great but the heated seats gives you instant gratification. If you want to buy a clean Ca. car, fly out and drive back. We hardly drive ours as it is one of 5 cars and 4 are Porsche’s. $11,000. Firm with around 75K miles. Seal Grey metallic with black leather interior.
They’re great long distance touring cars. Having two trunks affords you a lot of storage.
good luck with your search,
Tony
We have a 2003 S with 6 speed transmission. You Only get a 5 speed in the non-S. We’ve had the IMS updated although the original was in as new condition. I’d also look for heated seats. The heater is great but the heated seats gives you instant gratification. If you want to buy a clean Ca. car, fly out and drive back. We hardly drive ours as it is one of 5 cars and 4 are Porsche’s. $11,000. Firm with around 75K miles. Seal Grey metallic with black leather interior.
They’re great long distance touring cars. Having two trunks affords you a lot of storage.
good luck with your search,
Tony
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08-09-2020 | 01:12 PM
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03 S sold
Sorry, my brother-in-law has always loved our Boxster and drove it when visiting. The car is on its way to Anchorage, Alaska to enjoy a pampered life. Due to Global Warming, they feel they can get more good weather drive time than ever before!
Tony
Tony
08-09-2020 | 02:08 PM
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Well, if any other Boxster owners out there willing to let go theirs, please PM.
Sorry to hijack this thread, looks like OP got a nice one!!
Paul
08-09-2020 | 02:38 PM
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Looks it to me too. We're a year and a half into owning a well-used 135k miles 2001 2.7, and thus far it's an excellent car despite the odd creak and rattle (we live up a gravel road). All day comfortable, surprisingly economical just rolling along, puts a huge grin on my face every time I flick it into a curve, and makes a great noise. And V always wanted a Porsche. Hard to see any down sides to the 3.2, extra gear, heated seats and 60k fewer miles but the Pacific is in the way and the steering wheel would be on the wrong side so I won't try to gazump the OP.
Could be just my prejudice, or it could be that the one I drove was a 2.5, but I'd avoid the tiptronic. It's a good auto-box for its era, but for me it rather blunted both the performance and my feeling of engagement with the car. YMMV, but unless you're buying a manual anyway best to try both first?
Could be just my prejudice, or it could be that the one I drove was a 2.5, but I'd avoid the tiptronic. It's a good auto-box for its era, but for me it rather blunted both the performance and my feeling of engagement with the car. YMMV, but unless you're buying a manual anyway best to try both first?