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Thanks -- I'm looking for a good dealership in the New England area...
If you need more power the Boxster S is your ticket with 40 hp more. All non-turbo Porsches exhibit the same power-band characteristics. They are anemic until getting past 4K RPM at which point it kind of feels like it kicks into a downshift. The 986 S used to have a different, stiffer suspension than the non-S but they are now the same on the 987 versions.
In any case, 10K off is impressive, and knocks the 'vette off my list as a bang-for-the-buck option. I like the boxster better, and if i can wait until it's cold and get it for the same price...
dave
Bob
I'm new to this forum...I am about to pick up a Porsche Boxter Type S...2004 model with 14,000 miles on it. Its a beauty except it was hit in the rear in a 4 car pile up on the highway and insurance picked up the cost of a new bumper & spoiler.
My question is: if the car's spoiler needed to be replaced then should I expect that car to have been hit with enough force to materially impact the car? I'm thinking of buying this car and there's many other options...hence please advice how I should read this situation. Is this car hit hard enough for me to avoid it?
thank you in advance for your thoughts...
Regards.
I take it that you are aware that the 2005 Boxter S was a significant upgrade from the 2004? More horsepower, substantially upgraded interior, revised exterior styling, etc. Factor that in as well when you are evaluating the price of this 2004 - you should be getting a substantial discount compared to a similar mileage/condition 2005.
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Thanks :confuse:
I have had both, but at different times: 1st the AOS, later the MAF. A problem with the AOS can lead to a failure in the MAF.
As to easy or difficult, it depends on your mechanical skills. I don't have the knowledge and stuck with my dealer. The AOS was replaced as a warranty item on my 2000 base model.
Check Porsche Pete's Boxster Board, you can probably locate how-to-do-it threads on both topics.
http://www.ppbb.com/board/986board.htm
Have people on here have experience with the boxster in the snow, with snow tires of course? I assume the rearward weight bias would keep the tires more firmly planted, and the PASM would keep the car in line, but it would be nice to hear some real world experience. Of course ground clearance may be an issue, but assume i will be on plowed roads and slickness will be the problem. Has anyone compared it to, say, a z4 in this regard?
How have people found the storage space in real life? Will i be able to go to trader joe's and get 4 bags of groceries, maybe making a pitstop at whole foods?
How livable is the boxster for road trips? I regularly make 600 mile drives to visit the family, and over the summer I may drive from chicago to yellowstone, winding through colorado and stopping at wall drug on the way back.
dave
I am strongly leaning towards buying a sport sedan in lieu of another sports car this fall. Unfortunately, although I had a beater sedan in Raleigh, I can't justify parking for two cars in my condo building (an extra space is $65,000 to purchase or $300 per month to rent). Could you survive in Chicago with only a Boxster and extra set of winter tires? I think so. But be prepared to get a few more paint nicks from the sloppy winter slush.
The Boxster is the king of cargo when compared to other roadsters. The rear trunk holds a full set of golf clubs and a few other items. The front trunk will hold your Trader Joe groceries and then some. Home Depot for a gas grill would be a problem, but that's what friends with SUV's are for.
By the time I turn in my 2003, I will have around 45,000 miles on the odometer. And I travel (fly) for work at least 80 days a year. I did several 200 to 300 mile each way trips without any problems. The new Boxster seems to have an even better headliner / top for sound insulation.
So, yes, the Boxster is a great daily driver. No offense to BMW owners, as I really like the M3, but the Z4 is just no comparison to the Boxster, in my opinion.
If you survived winter on sports, i am sure winters will work fine. And my girlfriend would giggle with glee if i had to ask her for "truck help."
Thanks for the help!
--2004 Boxter S
--14,000 miles (approx)
--Regular everything that comes with a Boxter S (no extras)
--looks & feels new
BUT
--was hit in the rear 6 months ago and the rear bumper & side panel were changed. I spoke to the body shop and he confirmed what the owner told me. The hit only impacted the 'skin'...no impact on the mechanics etc.
If I do buy it I will take it to a mechanic of my choice and have it inspected carefully. However, I have seen all the receipts (as a gentleman advised) from both the insurance company and the body shop...and indeed there were no surprises. But the question is still in the back of my mind whether I should avoid this car cos' of the hit, however minor it might have been :confuse:
My question: is the price right? It feels like I'm underpaying if anything...I'm out in Norther California (silicon valley).
Thanks in advance for sharing you thoughts with me!
Regards.
rlm
now its all about porsche financial svc's speed of mailing back the title. I can't wait!!!
The Boxter S I'm picking up has a stereo thats more annoying than it is musical! Ofcourse I'm not complaining cos all I care about is the ride..which is fantastic!
However, I'd really appreciate advice/input on how/where to go about an aftermarket stereo installation. I have heard horror stories where Porsche's have refused to start because the 'custom wiring' in the car was altered. I'm not sure how valid that story is...but I thought it was prudent to check with others who have had experience.
I expect to have to install..
1) New Stereo
2) New Speakers
I'm based out in San Jose/Cupertino California.
Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts!
Thanks.
rlm
In any event, look at each dealer's Boxster inventory and see if you find cars that are your color and option preferences. Then see what they will give you, deal wise. Some of the local dealerships start high, but will come down once they figure out you aren't stupid.
When I bought my 911 Cab last September, the 4 immediate DC area dealers were not discounting much at all because of limited supply. But they were more price flexible on the Boxster S I was considering and would match the distant dealers prices when pushed. I ended up buying our 911 in Hunt Valley and will likely take my car for future service to Rockville. There does not appear to be any adverse consequence of buying from a distant dealer and taking it locally for service, although I probably wouldn't do that for less than a $500-$1,000 savings. Mine was $4,000+
On the other hand, it sucks in winter, and I don't see any way around that. On my first Boxster I sprung for a set of down-sized wheels and snow tires. But I can't count how many times I had to be pushed out of a parking space because the car can't get traction on icy surfaces here in Boston. (Snow isn't the problem.) This isn't a 911 with the engine over the rear axle; when I had my RWD 911, I'd take it anywhere, anytime on its all-season tires.
Again, it's the best car I've ever owned. I just leave it in the garage when it's slippery outside.
Welcome any news if you have heard something specific. Am considering whether to buy 2006 or order 2007.
thanks.
paul
thanks.
paul
That very issue is why my dealer suggests an oil change once or twice a year on my 911 Cab, even though the interval has been raised to 20,000 miles. They do a complete inspection. Apparantly, leaves and other debris get into the drain tubes and can cause $1,000's in damage to the top mechanism, etc. NOT covered by warranty.
On the Mckenna dealer discounts, thanks for the info porsche334. But does that size of discount not take the price below dealer invoice? Using Edmunds, I figure the main difference between MSRP and invoice is due to the base price difference of about $ 6 k. Options add very little margin - no more than $ 0.5 K. So a 7.5 k discount would suggest that the manufacturer must be taking some of the hit.
I;ve been able to get a discount offer of 5 k off the MSRP on the East coast and if I figure in the cost of transporting the car to where I live that might still make it marginally attractive to contact Mckenna. They sure seem to be overstocked with Tiptronics.
Two other questions - I guess if you order a 07, is it reasonable to get discounts off the MSRP and if so, how much is reasonable? Welcome advice.
Second, should I consider a Tiptronic? A friend of mine says it is very useful in commuting situations with traffic and that I should get it.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
1. Will it cost more rather than buying one from a dealer's inventory?
2. If so, about how much? The MRSP is $51,428 and invoice is $46,269.
3. I'm thinking that I can get a better deal near the end of the model year so what is about the latest date that I can order a 2006?
Last summer, starting around this time, I was able to get quotes of around $6,000+ off on a well equiped 2005 Boxster S from dealers in the greater DC region (200 miles). By the time August rolled around, I was negotiating $7,000 off on a Boxster S from three dealers that had ones in stock that matched my specs. I strongly suspect you would be able to do that good this year.
Tiptronic - NO, NO, NO!. You will diminish the performance of a Boxster S down to a Boxster and the Boxster down to a Miata. Well, perhaps the last one is an exaggeration, but the first one isn't.
My wife and I are approaching 50, live in DC and the ONLY automatic either of us has ever owned is our MDX. Had it been available with a 6-speed similar to our TL, we would have paid $1,000 extra for it. That's just us. But getting a sports car like the Boxster and then castrating it with a not particularly good slushbox tiptronic is, in my opinion, completely counterproductive. Want an easy commuting car, get a Prius. Want a fun to drive car, get a Boxster with a real manual transmission. And give your friend some Prozac. His bi-polar disorder is acting up.
P.S. Before any tiptronic fans suggest that the new 911 Turbo's is actually quicker than the stick, it is a completely different system than the tiptronic found in the Boxsters and regular 911's. And from a good friend who has driven both in Germany, he will still get the 6-speed for control and overall performance. The excitement of the "launch" capability of the Turbo Tip will wear off after 2-3 stoplights. After which it tries to shift into a higher gear too soon.
Too late for 2006 is what I was told. If you order now, the factory will build it as a 2007. The earliest you could take delivery is likely to be in September.
I would guess that a build to order will not get anything like a discount on an in-stock 2006 Boxster which the earlier thread of emails indicates would be between $ 5-7 K. Having said that I too am curious as to what one could expect as a discount off MSRP on the 2007 order. Would the arrival of the BMW M roadster put some pressure on 2007 pricing either in the MSRP or in terms of a discount? Hope somebody can throw some light on this.
Since there is little difference between the 2006-2007 in terms of features and performance, I intend to go for a 2006 within the next couple of weeks but I remain curious about the order question.
Thanks once again for your good and comprehensive advice. I will, as you suggest, prescribe Prozac for my friend and go with the manual transmission.
Main options that I want are the Bose Sound system and the xenon lights. Anything else you would recommend before I take the plunge?
Regarding Bose, it is a common (and rather expensive) option. But the system in my 911 still isn't that great. I think the standard system in the 911 would be adequate, but I haven't heard the standard system in the Boxster. You might want to check out both before automatically going with the Bose. At the price Porsche is charging, I think they may be milking the name more than the improved sound warrants.
Xenons are definitely worth it, IMO. Power memory seats and mirrors might be worth it if you have a significant other that will be driving the car. The Boxster S I was considering came with the PASM and 19" Carrera S wheels. Both are nice options, but if you are on a budget, I'd forget them in favor of the Sport Chrono. I think you'll notice more of a performance difference from that $920 option than either of the more expensive other two.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Being that my thread was deleted I am not sure exactly what I can actually say. I am assuming the dealer is just motivated to move inventory therefore if they take a hit then that is a hit they are willing to take. If you sit down with a salesperson and actually order your car to your specifications than I think a $2000.00 discount would be generous. Tip or stick, it's just going to be personal preference. I prefer the stick. Hope this helps.
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Correct. The one I am considering has 17 miles.
Not really sure how dealers manage this problem. Every prospective buyer probably wants to take a new car for a spin and that could add up pretty quickly. Do they always use a demo car for the test drives?
At any rate, you want something that is new if you paying for a new car. So 10-20 seems right to me.