Anyone have any experience with used Porshe's?

[Plantman]

I used to have a 924 once upon a time and even though it wasn't a 911, it was a nice looking handling car.

Had a 911 for about2 weeks and loved it. I used to buy and sell cars at the time, FWIW.

Now I have to itch to buy something sporty again.

I notice that boxsters are relatively inexpensive. You can get 2002 for about 23k.

Porshe forums state that they are more refined and smoother riding than other models, although a lotof guys wish they had a little more balls.

Just like anything else, there are pro's and con's but I was wondering if any of my MSHOP pals have any first hand knowledge.

I'm tall and used to fit in a 911 just fine but I am curious about the boxster.

Maybe I'll go check out one today.

[The Swede]

Here's a good internet resource:
http://www.986faq.com/default.asp

As you've seen, they can be found for under $20k. Imho, I'd rather buy a mid-1980's 911 targa for that amount. Plenty of good examples around...

[suginami]

I love the Boxsters and had the pleasure of driving one when they first came out.

I was working on a project at the time for my company's parent corporation, working with companies that make trade show exhibits.

I had narrowed my search down to proposals from three companies.

One of the companies had a sales rep who was a lady in her middle thirties who had just bought a brand new boxster.

We went out to lunch, and she threw here keys to me and told me to drive it.

Naturally, she got the job.

True story.

[Emmerich]

Go with the Boxster if you want a convertible, otherwise not. I would buy an early Boxster for cheap and have the motor beefed up. There was a supercharger kit for it that was only $5k, will create some sensation of power....

Great handlers, refined, no balls from the factory.

Cynics call it a modern 914.

I have a 914 but I have a Chevy 327 in it. BIG BALLS.

[Plantman]

I will definitely check them out. There seem to be more of them available than the others.

I wonder if I will fit in it at 6'3".

Funny how I fit in a honda civic better than a mustang.

If I get one, I will look into an extended warranty for sure.

[tankdriver]

Are you looking specifically at the Boxster, or all the cars in its class? performance-wise, the S2000 outdoes it in every way on the autocross course. If you are into the Boxster, I would also recommend some engine enhancement and some top notch rubber.

[Juck]

You may find a boxter uncomfortable if you are 6'3". The 1989 951 Turbo S and 968 6-Speeds are plenty big inside,,, a riot to drive and give decent economy.

I believe the 89 951 Turbo S had pretty much identical performance to the Honda NSX from the same era,, and with MAF and a stage 2 chip, can be made stupid fast.

[Plantman]

I gotta go check it out to see if I fit comfortably.

The 911 I had was big enough as was the 944.

Thanks

[Emmerich]

A S2000 is terrible unless you are on a track and can keep your foot planted. It is anemic below 8000RPM. Below 8000 it drives like a Miata. Not streetable. Any other car in the class would be better.

[SwampYankee]

Boxters are like mopeds. Fun to drive around until someone sees you driving one.

Go for an older 911.

[Emmerich]

Mopeds are like fat chicks, its okay to ride one but don't let your buddies see you.

[SwampYankee]

Originally Posted by Emmerich

Mopeds are like fat chicks, its okay to ride one but don't let your buddies see you.

[Hatterasguy]

There girls cars, do they include a tampan dispenser?

Get a 911, add some RUF mods, enjoy.

[KylePavao]

Boxster=I bought this cause I couldn't afford a 911.

You want to eat 911's for lunch? Get a 928. My favorite Porsche. 5.4 32V V8...awesome.

[SwampYankee]

Originally Posted by KylePavao

Boxster=I bought this cause I couldn't afford a 911.

You want to eat 911's for lunch? Get a 928. My favorite Porsche. 5.4 32V V8...awesome.

I'll admit to being more of an American muscle car fan because of their primitive nature, but I've always had a thing for the 928's.