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Stopped at two book stores today and they only had the Dec issue of Excellence mag. The marketplace section was on the 928. Johnby SeaNile - Main Forum
That is exactly what I am thinking. Someone backed into my 2nd S and barely left a crease in the front of the hood by the lip. I took it to the best place around (lots of exotics in lot) and $5,000 later my hood was as good as new. Good thing I didn't have to pay for it! My point is I really doubt the dealer will take it to a high end place because of the price and the shrinking profit marginby SeaNile - Main Forum
Good idea on asking for pictures of the damage. I will buy the new issue of Excellence as soon as it comes out. I am concerned about the dealership and how much money they want to invest in the car for the repair. They are asking $18700 for the car and I am sure to fix a hood and paint is a few thousand. At this point they have lost all of their profit on the car. Guess I will see how theby SeaNile - Main Forum
Received a call from the dealer with the 02 S this am, the good news is they now have the complete service records of the car and it seems to be very well cared for. I still need to actually see the records and go over them,.. Now the bad news....while clearing out the lot the snowplow hit the car and the hood is pretty banged up. Sounds like the truck backed up and hit the car with the salt spby SeaNile - Main Forum
It'll be a fair weather DD and probably get about 6-12K miles per year. I've got a back up car (Ford Explorer) but hope to only use it when it rains or I need to carry lots of things for my job. I don't want to use my back up car when it's June, 75 and sunny and my fun car is in the shop. I do think it is fair to say, most Boxster owners do not have issues. it's just us on these forums who arby SeaNile - Main Forum
Drove about 40 minutes to a dealer that had an 06 350Z convert with 6sp on the lot. I got there, pulled up to it, walked around and just couldn't bring myself to get in the car. Maybe it was the color, or not the best example of the car but I did not like this particular car. To be fair, I do like the Boxster cars better, but am trying to be practical as i need a dependable fair weather DD. Mby SeaNile - Main Forum
Did have to take it in for service when I hit my wrist on a corner, hit the watch and popped off the face. No issue, took in it and it is as good as new, and that was probably 5 years ago.by SeaNile - Main Forum
There are a few things I do like about the car. Ideally an 03 with glass window would be nice but so would a low mile 05 S 987 but I don't think that is happening. Here is what I like so far....color combo. Every previous Boxster of mine has been blk/blk so I do like the blk.tan combo. I think 36K miles is about right too, we will see about the records and what they show. The other interestiby SeaNile - Main Forum
Dealer with the 02 S called me today and let me know that they have made contact with the previous owner who will be dropping off all of the service records soon. Once the dealer gets the records, whatever records there may be, they will call me and I can get a look at things. Of course the salesman has to get his dig in "good thing we reached out to the owner for the records because we now havby SeaNile - Main Forum
I've been searching craigslist as well. As much as I think the dealer asking $18750 for the 02 S with 35K miles is a bit high, according to the online cars it is actually reasonably priced. I do think we need to be fair in comparing cars. For me, there is a huge difference between years, especially between a 00/01/02 and especially 03 with glass window. Sure there are lower priced cars out thby SeaNile - Main Forum
I'm stuck on getting an S. I had a base once and all I could think about is my next one being an S. I'll say it once again, I drive slowly and do not push the car yet the S is for me. I'm still searching ebay/car.com/autotrader/porsche sites for cars. Nothing new in the past few weeks really.by SeaNile - Main Forum
I called the Porsche dealer who has serviced the car, last service was at 30K miles but did not specifically say it received the 30K service. Only mention of being brought in to check CV boot in 07. No other detailed service is mentioned. The private party 02/03S cars are actually more expensive than what the dealers are asking. The two cars I am talking about have a very detailed service hiby SeaNile - Main Forum
I just have a feeling no service records will be found, which i am OK with if the price is right. The issue becomes the $18,000 which they say is their bottom line price. I might be OK with 18K if the car is perfect with a detailed history. $18K for a gamble of a 2002 car with no records is insane to me. I'm in wintery Philadelphia and am in no rush as the car wouldn't really be driven tillby SeaNile - Main Forum
Out of curiosity I called the dealer to see what kind of history they have on the car. They are at $18,000 for the car but as of now can't provide any history other than what I found out by calling Porsche. Best line of the night from the salaesman "with a car like this you have to believe the owner took very good care of the car and had all the work done". Yea, well if that is the case proveby SeaNile - Main Forum
I am thinking it is worth in the $15K range. Doubt they will let it go for 15K but I could quickly see there are a few small scratches that may help in getting the price down. Last service was the 30K service back in 07.by SeaNile - Main Forum
Looked at the 02 S today, it was freezing outside and the car had a nice layer of salt on it so I did not get a chance to really check it out. I did notice the exhaust did not look like the stock one. Here is a link to the ad showing the rear and exhaust.by SeaNile - Main Forum
An 05 S for $21K or so would be a great deal. Least expensive one, which is not always the best, with under 50K miles is advertised for $26750. Prices seem to me all over the place, the asking prices that is. Wonder what they are really selling for. Here is my quick rundown and associated prices from the sellers: 05 S 20K miles,...$33500, 05 S 20K miles....$27500, 04 S 25K miles...$27K, 03 Sby SeaNile - Main Forum
The 03 S at $21900 isn't terrible but I don't get the feeling the owner will come down much. Might go and look at the 02 S tomorrow and if not Monday for sure. As much as I agree with the 05 being an improved car, I think $17,500-18K is a decent deal for a fun car whereas $28K for the 05 is just a bit too much for me at this point.by SeaNile - Main Forum
03 S, 38K miles asking 21,900. Two owner, well documented history, previous Pcar owner and looking for get a 911. Blk/blk with the usual options.by SeaNile - Main Forum
After just seeing Roger Waters perform The Wall 5x, I would have to say What Shall We Do Now and Young Lust are very high energy songs. I could drive forever to Comfortable Numb. Nothing beats Jimmy Buffett's live version of Southern Cross on a nice beautiful sunny day.by SeaNile - Main Forum
LOL. Not looking to spend that much on a car this time. I did make out quite well on the 360 but not interested in tying up that much $$$ in a car again. I am all over the place on this purchase....thinking of an 07 350Z Roadster (no one likes that choice), 350SLK, 986 or 987 S. If the weather cooperates I will go and check out the 02 S either today, Sat or Monday.by SeaNile - Main Forum
Philadelphia suburbs. The 02 S is local whereas the 05 S in in KY.by SeaNile - Main Forum
I have no problem admitting that I drive like an old man. Everyone makes fun of me, my son, wife, friends, etc., so I will not be exploring the limits of either of the cars. I'm just looking for fun, top down reliable car. The 02 S for 16-17 seems fair and a relatively easy purchase. The 05 S for $28K or so makes me think more about resale, the initial outlay of money and the fact that the neby SeaNile - Main Forum
I'm trying to think rationally about buying what would be my 4th Boxster. Although I briefly owned a 987S I sold it before registering it and only put 3 miles on it (long story) and now want another Boxster. Of course money plays into this so here is the short version. I'm looking for fun factor and bang for the buck. Not looking to break the bank for a new S. So I have found a 2002 S with 3by SeaNile - Main Forum
I wouldn't be tempted to go 3D either. Are you going with a TV or projector? I have a 134" screen, JTR speakers and subs, 5000W of power, etc. Home theater can be addictive!!by SeaNile - Main Forum
QuoteAS2003 First, congrats on buying an F-car and welcome back to Boxster world. I'm sure there are lots of folks on this board (at least me) who think about what it would be like to own a Ferrari. I would be interested in learning more about your experience with the 360, i.e. your likes, dislikes, and your strategy for doing so well on the purchase and sale. Per the next Boxster, have you coby SeaNile - Main Forum
Yes, call me impulsive and even a little nuts. Remember last February I found the perfect 05 S CPO car, 16K miles for $31K....then sold it in 2 weeks without even registering the car and bought a Ferrari 360? Well I put 1000 miles on the Fcar but really missed the practicality and driving of the Boxster. So I sold the 360 in August, got every single penny back, including taxes and shipping andby SeaNile - Main Forum