back in the market again for another porsche
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back in the market again for another porsche
For some reason i sold my 02s in August and i thought i would be ok with it. Why? I thought i would save the money towards the next house, but i am already doing that and i miss having a porsche in the garage. The sound, the feel, the entire experience it is something else.
I have been searching locally w/o many cars to look at. I am open to a base or an S. I also want to expand my search to a 99-01 carrera. I am thinking that i want to drive it all year long but am not too sure.
I also considered a honda s2000. There are more of those around and it has also sparked my interest since we have had many honda/acura products. I test drove an 07 today and couldn't wait to get out. I did not like the entire experience. The humps on the floor, the inability to use the window switch, the creaking, and other things.
I didn't like the clutch letting out at the very top either.
I drove across the street to the porsche dealer where they had a red 03s. Just cranking it up put a grin on my face. I missed the sound and feel of the clutch. It had torque right from the beginning and it felt good in my hands. The rms seal was leaking and one of the horns wasn't working. It was serviced at the dealer and had new brakes and tires which is a plus. But, it was 23,500 and red.
I need to drive a carrera also. I am sure i will love it but I need to make sure that it is an option.
I would want a hardtop so i can drive it in the winter and if it's a private sale hopefully it has a set of extra wheels with winter tires.
I also need to drive a base boxster to see if i like it.
The Hershey swap meet is coming up in three weeks so hopefully i'll find something i like.
I have been searching locally w/o many cars to look at. I am open to a base or an S. I also want to expand my search to a 99-01 carrera. I am thinking that i want to drive it all year long but am not too sure.
I also considered a honda s2000. There are more of those around and it has also sparked my interest since we have had many honda/acura products. I test drove an 07 today and couldn't wait to get out. I did not like the entire experience. The humps on the floor, the inability to use the window switch, the creaking, and other things.
I didn't like the clutch letting out at the very top either.
I drove across the street to the porsche dealer where they had a red 03s. Just cranking it up put a grin on my face. I missed the sound and feel of the clutch. It had torque right from the beginning and it felt good in my hands. The rms seal was leaking and one of the horns wasn't working. It was serviced at the dealer and had new brakes and tires which is a plus. But, it was 23,500 and red.
I need to drive a carrera also. I am sure i will love it but I need to make sure that it is an option.
I would want a hardtop so i can drive it in the winter and if it's a private sale hopefully it has a set of extra wheels with winter tires.
I also need to drive a base boxster to see if i like it.
The Hershey swap meet is coming up in three weeks so hopefully i'll find something i like.
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Hi: I'm new to this forum, although I've been reading it for a few months and been searching for used Boxster for about 18 months. This past Thursday, I picked up my "new" 2001 Zanzibar red standard Boxster with 5 speed manual and love it. It has 54,000 miles and looks new almost considering it's 10 years old. In answer to above question, I have found the standard Boxster to be extremely quick and powerful in 1st and 2nd gear. The vehicle weighs under 2,800 pounds and runs sweet right up to red line. Third gear power is a little stunted, but not a big deal as you are way over most speed limits. And I didn't buy the Boxster for straight line performance. Very revvy and tossable, and sounds great. I love performance vehicles that are tame at idle, but get very aggressive when you pick up the revs. The standard Boxster makes great music as the revs mount and pulls strongly, especially in 1st and 2nd gear. I don't miss not having a Boxster S. I think I'll keep this car and enjoy it on windy roads.
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Hi: I'm new to this forum, although I've been reading it for a few months and been searching for used Boxster for about 18 months. This past Thursday, I picked up my "new" 2001 Zanzibar red standard Boxster with 5 speed manual and love it. It has 54,000 miles and looks new almost considering it's 10 years old. In answer to above question, I have found the standard Boxster to be extremely quick and powerful in 1st and 2nd gear. The vehicle weighs under 2,800 pounds and runs sweet right up to red line. Third gear power is a little stunted, but not a big deal as you are way over most speed limits. And I didn't buy the Boxster for straight line performance. Very revvy and tossable, and sounds great. I love performance vehicles that are tame at idle, but get very aggressive when you pick up the revs. The standard Boxster makes great music as the revs mount and pulls strongly, especially in 1st and 2nd gear. I don't miss not having a Boxster S. I think I'll keep this car and enjoy it on windy roads.
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I've been looking for a while now and the 986s cars seem to be hard to find at that price. Lots of people asking well over $20K for 03-04 cars, and just not that many clean 00-02 cars.
I drove one on Thursday in DC that was very well maintained (had IMS upgrade) and was nice. But it had 70k miles on it and the seller was asking $16.5K. It was a fair price in this market right now. He got full asking price a few hours later. But it was a bit more than I wanted to spend.
I can get a base 05-06 987 for right around $20K. So I'm just not all that comfortable spending $17K for the older cars. Of course, I haven't driven a 987 (base or S) and I need to do that to see if I'm even interested in the newer car. I LOVED the 986 S.
So under $15K is hard to come by. I'll send you a PM if I find anything closer to you that I can't get to.
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Asking price is not sales price. A lot of people have entirely unreasonable expectations about what their cars are worth. Sometimes they get it, because buyers also have no idea how much these cars are worth, but they'll just as often sit unsold for months/years. Small # of cars and small # of buyers makes it tough.
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lol, you are correct! I'm about 30 miles north of the MD/PA line. I think i know which one you were talking about. I haven't driven a base yet, but i might not like it as much as an s.
You are probably looking in the same places i am and there aren't many out there close to us.
I know the deals are out there for something well maintained and less expensive but not right now.
You are probably looking in the same places i am and there aren't many out there close to us.
I know the deals are out there for something well maintained and less expensive but not right now.
Uh oh, looks like you and a I are looking for the same car and we live almost in the same place (I'm straight down 83 from you in Baltimore)!
I've been looking for a while now and the 986s cars seem to be hard to find at that price. Lots of people asking well over $20K for 03-04 cars, and just not that many clean 00-02 cars.
I drove one on Thursday in DC that was very well maintained (had IMS upgrade) and was nice. But it had 70k miles on it and the seller was asking $16.5K. It was a fair price in this market right now. He got full asking price a few hours later. But it was a bit more than I wanted to spend.
I can get a base 05-06 987 for right around $20K. So I'm just not all that comfortable spending $17K for the older cars. Of course, I haven't driven a 987 (base or S) and I need to do that to see if I'm even interested in the newer car. I LOVED the 986 S.
So under $15K is hard to come by. I'll send you a PM if I find anything closer to you that I can't get to.
I've been looking for a while now and the 986s cars seem to be hard to find at that price. Lots of people asking well over $20K for 03-04 cars, and just not that many clean 00-02 cars.
I drove one on Thursday in DC that was very well maintained (had IMS upgrade) and was nice. But it had 70k miles on it and the seller was asking $16.5K. It was a fair price in this market right now. He got full asking price a few hours later. But it was a bit more than I wanted to spend.
I can get a base 05-06 987 for right around $20K. So I'm just not all that comfortable spending $17K for the older cars. Of course, I haven't driven a 987 (base or S) and I need to do that to see if I'm even interested in the newer car. I LOVED the 986 S.
So under $15K is hard to come by. I'll send you a PM if I find anything closer to you that I can't get to.