Porsche Enthusiasts Club Forum

Hi All
Just a quick intro as new to the board.

Having a mid life crisis and decided to get every boys dream car, Porsche

Have been looking for a while for a weekend summer car and have 2 to see this week both 1999 Boxster 2.5 triptronic, both silver with blue seats etc,

Ist 50,000 miles full service history with bills for work done over the years, full Porsche outdoor car cover, 2 owners from new and fully standard, 2 keys, all manuals, MOT Oct, 16, asking £5K and firm on price.

2nd 70,000 miles, 3 owners, service book stamped till 50,000 then serviced by family mechanic with all receipts for service parts and a shed full of receipts for work done over the years, 3 keys + master and all manuals etc, just had 4 new Pirelli P zero tires with alignment, manifold, coils, new rear plastic screen, drilled disks and pads, plugs, oil, filter, cabin filter, air filter, windscreen wipers, also has been converted to the clear headlights and rear lights so looks like 2004 model, it also comes with a hardtop and cover and has a private boxster plate. It also has an Apple i pad installed in the top part of the center console, where I guess the radio would go, this is for sat nav, also wifi diagnostic fitted used with dash commander on smart phone gives you full engine management diagnostics and readout also reads any fault codes ? no idea too smart for me LOL, asking £5,750 but open to offers and has said would except £5,300 for a quick cash sale.

Both are HPI clear and both on DVLA MOT site with the mileage correct for all the MOT's, both look good on pictures, will be viewing 1 today and 1 tomorrow.

Any advise would be most welcome in regards to your thoughts on both of these cars and what major things to look for when viewing them,

Thanks

Carl

The second one sounds good to me.

David

Yep the 2nd one certainly gives you more bang for your bucks! The hardtop on its own is worth £500. New tyres are going to save you money too. Don't let all the shiney bits sway you though give them both a thourough going over & make your decision then. Check things like carpets under the seats for any damp (get your hands right underneath them as the carpets can feel dry on top but sound deadening can still be wet) which points to a leak from roof, door membrane, etc. Broken springs are a common fault to look for. Key replacement is expensive so 2 working fobs is a positive.

HTH & good luck with your search

Thanks for the replies.
Well I decided to buy the Boxster S Triptronic with 48,400 miles on lt and private plate A! GYG, A! GIG if your a meber of a band. LOL
It was immaculate, not even a stone chip anywhere, fully stamped service book mainly Porsche but the last 4 years local garage, has 2 keys all manuals all receipts for work done, huge pile of receipts. Also comes with genuine Porsche full outdoor cover in bag, but last owner always garaged it and used cover, and Porsche mats and parcel shelf. Bodywork near mint and interior the same. Drives really tight and everything works fine.
Looking forward to some sunny days now