Boxster virgin

[Guest]

Hi
I am in the process of looking for a pre owned boxster. There is a car for sale near to Leeds:

http://www.autostrasse.co.uk/GetDealer.do?did=13280&pageid=2

I would very much value any opinions on value for money or any advice that could be passed on.

Is is better going for an older car with lower milage or a newer car with slightly higher milage?

thanks

Malcolm

 

[Ivor]

Difficult to say without knowing your budget. Personally, I would go for low mileage and the Autostrasse car certainly has that - it is very low for its age. Set against that is the benefit of a larger engine if you buy newer and the heated glass screen if you go for a 2003 model but that will cost a lot more. I wouldn't touch anything without an OPC service history though, at least for its warranty years, and then maybe servicing by a recognised good independent specialist.

Have a good look around before choosing though as the options on the cars will be many and varied. You are bound to find something to your taste and budget. Also, remember that buying in summer could mean paying top price.

Happy hunting and enjoy driving them all!

 

[Guest]

Me personally, I'd rather try to get a newer car with more miles than an older car with few miles, assuming that we're not talking hundreds of thousands of miles. A well serviced (OPC history), garaged vehicle should have no issues with a reasonable amount of use. You'll be able to take a look at any prospective vehicle and test drive it. In the end, things might just click for a specific car that you fall in love with immediately. Enjoy!

/edit: Just found a link to this used Porsche buyer's guide site in another PCGB forum and thought it was an interesting read. They also have some used Boxsters for sale. http://www.911virgin.com

 

[Dapster]

Malcolm - I'd reflect Ente's position and suggest that you go for the very newest car you can afford. 10k miles on the Autostrasse car is extremely low, and some may say too low. I recently sold my 2.7 Y reg with 52k one owner miles for £19k (privately). I owned the car from new, had a full OPC history, always looked after it and thus someone has got themselves a bargain 2.7. I'd rather buy that car second hand than a 20k mile garage queen with a knackered clutch and mouldy exhaust (not suggesting that the Strasse car is anything of the sort off course).

If you plan to keep the car for a while and only cover a few miles, then a high mileage car will be no issue. If you're planning 20k miles a year then that's a different matter.

If you're budget can get you into the next MY car (eg, a higher mileage 2.7 rather than a low mileage 2.5, or a high mileage glass window facelift over a low mileage plastic window) then I would suggest you always go for the newer car. Porsche model year upgrades are always worth the extra dosh as they do such a fine job of tweaking the details that may not jump out at you in the showroom, but make a massive difference as an ownership prospect.

Without doubt the car you are interested in is a cracker. However:

1) Take their spec list with a pinch of salt - a lot of that lengthy list is standard
2) Ask questions as to how it has covered so few miles. A weekly trip to Tescos by some old biddy riding the clutch at traffic lights or ragging it from cold will not be good news
3) See what a £20 k 2.7 looks like. If a decent spec one comes in at 35k miles say, consider that as it WILL be a better car.

Good luck!

 

[thboxster]

Reading the spec list, it does seem to have a good deal of toys and refinements. But for that price I have to say, I would look around to see if there is a newer one available.

If you buy private, for 20k you should be able to get a 2000/2001 2.7, and probably in extremely good condition.

3 months ago I was selling a reasonably well equiped, spottless, 02 2.7 for only a couple of thousand more. The cars are out there if you look hard enough.

Also, if your going through a dealer, try and get the registration number of the car, you might find the previous owner is on here and might happily tell you all about the car.

I would!

 

[Guest]

Hi

thanks for all your help and advice. My budget is around £20K and I was hoping to get a car with less than 40K miles on the clock. It sounds as if it will be possible to get a good example within my budget but I need to do a bit more research first.

On a seperate subject, I am very impressed with the number and quality of the replys I received from this forum. I also use the Bentley Drivers Club forum which although can be a very useful resource is not as responsive.

Keep up the good work!

1934 Derby Bentley.

 

[Helen Goff]

i would say for a budget of 20k you should easily get yourself a very good 2.7 or even a low spec 3.2S

20K is a hell of a lot for a 2.5 in the current market ( IMHO)