Looking at Boxter S, Any Boxter owners out there ? Options

[jim_hoyland]

I looked at a cherry guards red 2000 Boxter S with 20K miles yesterday. Seemed kind of pricy at $32.0K

Any boxter owners out there with comments on 2000 year models, prices, other ?

That was the first car I looked at, I'm shooting to purchase by May.

Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.

[Hi_Fi_Guy]

I own a 2002 Boxster 2.7. Great engine, the sound when the vario-cam comes on at 4,000 rpm is amazing. Great brakes, telepathic steering, and like the 914 surprising amount of room inside and storage. This car will cruise at 115 all day like most cars cruise at 75mph. No trouble zipping through traffic at legal or ultra-legal speeds.

I average 21MPG and maintenance cost are low except for 30, 60, 90k service so if you look at one close to that milage be sure it has been done or expect to pay $600-$1000 at the dealer depending upon what all that car needs (less at independent shop).

Overall the car has been the most trouble free and reliable car I have ever owned. I call it my practical car.

The rear main seal issue is ongoing so a car with a warantee would be money well spent. Glass rear window on 2003 and newer might be worth it too. Tires for the optional 17 inch wheels can get pricey so you may want to stick with the 16s or 18s which seem to have become more standard and there is more available for them at various price ranges.

Be sure to check out Porsche Pete's Boxster Board:
http://www.ppbb.com/board/986board.htm

Good luck, you will love your Boxster!