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SOT: Boxster checklist, couple questions |
stateofidleness |
Jul 30 2008, 02:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 810 Joined: 1-September 07 From: Canyon Lake, Texas! Member No.: 8,065 Region Association: None |
Hey guys,
gettin' serious about replacing my high mileage '98 chevy blazer and would like to move to a boxster. ive done some (read not much) research on them and have seen that 2.5L models have RMS issues. seems to be only main issue with them so far I am talking to someone who has a 55,000 mile '98 model which is listed as an "S". what im wondering is, did they even have an S model in '98 and if the seller truly doesnt know, is there something on the car that would identify 100% as an S model? (badging, engine, etc) Other things I should look out for when checking it out/test driving it? It was also listed as a 5speed.. Wouldnt all S models be 6 speed? Thanks so much! oh yea.. what would be a decent price for a '98 S (if it actually is) in very good condition and all service records with no issues? |
stateofidleness |
Aug 22 2008, 01:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 810 Joined: 1-September 07 From: Canyon Lake, Texas! Member No.: 8,065 Region Association: None |
ok guys today might be the day!
goin' to look at two boxsters later. one is an '01 with 41k miles and is a non-S (2.7L zanzibar red with tan leather int.) the other is an '01 with 38k miles and IS an S (silver with red leather int.) the red one is in the 16k$ range and the S is listed at $21k now the questions: 1. when looking at the 2.7 (for some reason I'm leaning towards this one just a tad more even though it's not an S), are there any visual clues that will confirm it is actually a 2.7 and not a 2.5? 2. are there any specific questions I should ask the seller about the car? 3. any other visual inspections I can do when looking at it? for the S model: 1. Is it worth the extra $5k to go to the S with lower miles? (whats resale value like between the two models?) 2. I noticed on the S models, the gear layout is much like the 914 with reverse being top left. Is there a problem with "nicking" reverse like in the 914? any general comments/suggestions are GREATLY appreciated. This will be my first car purchase that requires the loan process, being in debt, the whole nine.. so any input from olde.. *ahem* wiser folks is well received! thanks |
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