Would you buy this...

[tabasco]

I have been looking for a '95 + NSX Automatic for my wife will little luck. Her second choice is a Boxster. I found a new (with 200 miles) Boxster S tiptronic with all the right options for her today. Sticker price is $60K.

Here is the problem. By full disclosure they told me the car was damaged in an accident that required a new left front fender, front bumper cover and a new radiator. There was no structural damage. I will be able to see the pics of the damage and the repair order from a pretty reputable local body shop.

I inspected it real close on a bright sunny day and cannot see any signs of repair. I drove it and found it solid and rattle free. The steering was dead on.

They have had the car for more than 2 months and are motivated to sell. They have already knocked the price to $54K. I think I could get it around $50-52.

New Tiptronic "S" models are rare (I think only a couple on the East coast). Production and delivery of all Boxsters for '04 is done.

Would you buy it if this was the kind of car you wanted?

Thanks. Rick

 

[O-Ace]

No.

-Awais

 

[Bilulan]

I'd stay away too, unless you planned to keep this car for a very long time. 6 or more years. The depreciation aside, the car has paintwork and you will deal with the headaches of explaining/proving this type stuff to any potential buyer.

I think you'd be better off in the same car w/ 10,000 miles clean than 200 and paintwork.

 

[Brian2by2]

isn't $60k way too much for a previously damaged boxster???

 

[tabasco]

isn't $60k way too much for a previously damaged boxster???

""They have had the car for more than 2 months and are motivated to sell. They have already knocked the price to $54K. I think I could get it around $50-52.""

 

[rjp]

$50-$52G would be better spent...

on a car that is perfect. Go with an older Boxster that is perfect...there are lots of them out there. My old Boxster was a 99 with under 20k mi and it was perfect.

 

[Meeyatch1]

Get the car you want, period. Just be cautious of wrecked dealer cars. Having worked at a dealer while I was in school, I can tell you they cut corners on that stuff and like to skip parts wherever possible. In the end, just find a car you like in good shape. If you really want to buy this Boxster S, I can bet you will get it for $10,000 off sticker since it has been wrecked.

 

[O-Ace]

I don't know what options you're getting, but there's an almost $8K markup on the Boxster S. I would try to find a car for $1-2K above invoice. All I know is, regardless of the discount (unless it was massive, like $20K or so) I would NOT buy this car. Resale will also be a pain.

-Awais

 

[apapada]

If I wanted a new Porsche cheap to make it a track rat, this would be a very good deal. For my wife to drive everyday however, no.

 

[NetViper]

I have driven a boxster and I was TOTALLY unimpressed. I am sure the S is better, but probably not by much.

I would rather get a G35 coupe auto over a boxster or even a Vette..

 

[dippy9]

You cant get the boxster you have to still keep looking for her first choice, the 95+ NSX..

 

[MJK]

I have been looking for a '95 + NSX Automatic for my wife will little luck.

Check Autotrader, there is a 96 Auto in Kitty Hawk, NC (zip 27949).

Black / Camel
20.6K miles
$42,995 asking price
JH4NA1281TT000196
Victory Chevrolet Buick Pontiac
1-888-256-0693

I have no interest in or knowledge of the the car other than what is in the ad.

 

[coolnsx]

There's a '96 Auto in the LA Times today, 35K miles, 760 758-6100, no price given. Good Luck

 

[wctsao]

I completely agree with Bilulan.

If your going to keep the car for a long time, then the blemished report may not be an issue.

I've always liked the Porsche Boxster.

 

[tabasco]

I have driven a boxster and I was TOTALLY unimpressed. I am sure the S is better, but probably not by much.

I would rather get a G35 coupe auto over a boxster or even a Vette..

I have driven both boxsters and there is a huge difference. I agree with you assessment of the Regular Boxster, but the "S" is a lot of fun.

 

[tabasco]

Thanks "White94" and "CoolNSX". I'll check them out

 

[MJK]

No problem.
Let us know what you end up getting & Good luck with the search.