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derharper

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Iam thinking of buying a Boxster, I have around 10,000 to spend, There is loads of choice out there lots of different prices. My question is, am i better to try to buy the newest lowest mileage car i can find for my budget or is it better to buy a very clean older model thats been looked after well and maybe has more extras?
hope you can help.
Derek
 
derek at that money it is not going to be That new anyway (TBH) so definately go on history and how the car looks and feels rather than the newest lowest mileage i would say-at 10k you may well get a facelift 986 but beyond that buy on condition-is what ive always been told ,for an older car(which is what i did!![:D]) good luck ps one on sale in for sale section curently
 
Derek I agree with Dyllan - better to go for a good history. Any extra (heated seats,climate control, multi-chnage cd, etc.) will add to the price. One thing I've been told to make sure, is that on the inside of the front boot lid there should be a sticker that corresponds with one in the reg documents - if that's missing, the car is likely to have had front end damage. Enjoy - I certainly have Barry
 
i'd buy on condition and mileage followed by a check. that's what i did [:D] i wouldn't worry about extras as nearly all can be added after from another donor car( wheels/seats/sound even a new roof) get the basics right first dont fret over a cd changer once you find something that fits the bill then do a service check etc. ring the dealer give them the reg is a good idea. when everything looked ok with mine i then took it to a specialist/dealer to check before handing over my cash. if the seller wont let you do this then listen to the alarm bells in your ears and run a mile
 
Thanks everyone for the advice, would you advise maybe add a little to my budget and buy a facelift 986, are they much better than an early car? Thanks Derek
 
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