tasracer

looking to pick up an inexpensive used boxster under 15k

what r the year specific updates and issues to be aware of?

boxster?
boxster s?

i know there r some blown motor issues with the 97-99 models

any and all relevant info i need to know or what to look for?

sorry im an aircooled turbo guy

welles

As with buying any used car, it's a crap shoot. The intermediate shaft issue is the big one, but only affects a small percentage of cars. Personally, I would avoid pre-2000 models altogether. The '03 model is slightly preferable as it has a glass rear window and other minor upgrades. A search of AutoTrader suggests that you should be able to find a 2000-2003 model with under 60k miles in your price range.

mikefocke

There is a site that has about a dozen articles focused on sharing info about buying a Boxster including model year differences lists, best and worst features, problem areas and general buying advice. Assembled by a guy who had 2 of them and loved both but who tries to be informative and not a fanboy.

http://sites.google.com/site/mikefoc...oxsterwebpages

TheT5

Thanks Mike - that is really helpful.

Gator_86_951

Very timely as my girlfriend/SO was talking about doing track days at some point in the future. I think the tip cars are getting pretty cheap and I could probably do the maintenance on it myself.

sjfehr

If you're planning on tracking a 986, you will probably want to get a supplemental roll bar; the roll hoops work well on concrete/asphalt, but ground loading is too high and they sink into dirt/sand. Many tracks won't let you run without it.

fivepointnine

15k should get you a decent Boxster S

mikefocke

Especially because of where you live, I would suggest the glass rear window which means an '03 or later car or one that has had its top replaced. With those, you are going to struggle at this time of year to find a good car for $15k is my guess.

racer

2003+ has a glass rear window. So, if its below, maybe 50 degrees and you put the top down, you don't have to worry about the plastic cracking or performing the familiar "chop" when putting the top down.

Plus, since its been a month, any new car yet?