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Tony - 08 Sep 2004 02:21 GMT

I have an opportunity to buy an immaculate (7,000 miles) '02 Boxster 2.7
liter 5-speed with the factory sport package including 17" wheels. My
questions for those with long term experience with the car concerning power
and delivery. I plan to drive it on w/e (not a commuter car and no racing)
and was wondering if it has adequate power / flexible power band or do you
need to wind it up to get any decent power. All indications are it was very
well taken care of with all docs / service and still under full factory
warranty til May '06; the car was not stored but was used on average of 3K /
year. Any heads up on weak points, or things to look for. Believe I can get
it for somewhere in the $33-35K range.

Any help is appreciated.

P.S. My previous Auto experience include BMW 5 series, SAAB 900, (Audi A6Q
and VW Passat Wagon Current) all stick except the Audi.

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fbloogyudsr - 08 Sep 2004 02:52 GMT

>I have an opportunity to buy an immaculate (7,000 miles) '02 Boxster 2.7
> liter 5-speed with the factory sport package including 17" wheels. My
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> get
> it for somewhere in the $33-35K range.

Well, that's a good price; probably doesn't have many options at that price,
however. It's probably similar to my wife's 2000 Boxster, which has only
the sport package, heated seats and 17" wheels, along with metallic
paint and some interior "exclusive" options.

Because of the variable valve timing, the low-end grunt is adequate for
the light Boxsters. It's quicker and probably faster than my 330xi, mostly
because it's got a 7K redline and is lighter. The 2000 year was the first
year with the updated 2.7L engine; a '02 should be as bullet-proof as
can be expected (oil leaks are the most common problem.)

Frankly, it's so much fun with the top down that the smaller motor
(than the S) doesn't matter at all to us. It's certainly not as quick
and fast as some cars, but the handling is delightful and the ride
is quite a nice balance between sport and comfort.

> Any help is appreciated.
>
> P.S. My previous Auto experience include BMW 5 series, SAAB 900, (Audi A6Q
> and VW Passat Wagon Current) all stick except the Audi.

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Tony - 08 Sep 2004 03:25 GMT

> >I have an opportunity to buy an immaculate (7,000 miles) '02 Boxster 2.7
> > liter 5-speed with the factory sport package including 17" wheels. My
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> the sport package, heated seats and 17" wheels, along with metallic
> paint and some interior "exclusive" options.

Some features: Blue Metallic with light Gray leather, A/C, Cruise, Power
Steering / Windows / Locks / Mirrors, Keyless, Driver-Passenger-side Bags,
Leather Steering and Gear shifter, CD Player with 6 speakers w/ separate
Tweeters (probably most of these are standard).

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fbloogyudsr - 08 Sep 2004 03:39 GMT

> "fbloogyudsr" <fbloogyudsr@nwlink.com> wrote
>> Well, that's a good price; probably doesn't have many options at that
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> Leather Steering and Gear shifter, CD Player with 6 speakers w/ separate
> Tweeters (probably most of these are standard).

AFAIK, only the metallic paint is an extra-cost option (among those you
mention.)
FWIW, base price on our 2000 (we have the sticker) was $41,430, metallic
paint
2 was $805, sport package $2110, 17" wheels $1215, heated seats $400.
We bought ours used 1.5yr ago for $30k with 38K miles; probably a real
good deal - certainly the best price for a 2000 that I saw.

Floyd

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Mikel L. Matthews - 11 Sep 2004 01:51 GMT

I have an '01 non S model and really enjoy it. Lazuli (the car's name -
comes from the color Lapis Blue) provides my wife and me with lots of
pleasure. If I were to do it again (and we will) I would get the "S"
model but that is because I want to auto-x and track it. The biggest
problem with the car is the real main seal on some engines leaks oil and
needs to be replaced. I know that I have had mine replaced once and
hopefully it won't happen again.

We drive ours mostly on the weekend and on trips with other car crazy
friends. Last year we put about 10k on Lazuli and I wish I would have
doubled that. They are fun cars. If you can afford it and the price is
right get one.

Mike

> I have an opportunity to buy an immaculate (7,000 miles) '02 Boxster 2.7
> liter 5-speed with the factory sport package including 17" wheels. My
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> P.S. My previous Auto experience include BMW 5 series, SAAB 900, (Audi A6Q
> and VW Passat Wagon Current) all stick except the Audi.

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Fred Aston - 14 Nov 2004 05:36 GMT

The '02 Boxster got variable cam phasing. This increased low end torque
like crazy. I think you will be quite please with the cars performance.

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fbloogyudsr - 14 Nov 2004 07:37 GMT

"Fred Aston" <fred.aston@earthlink.net> wrote

> The '02 Boxster got variable cam phasing. This increased low end torque
> like crazy. I think you will be quite please with the cars performance.

AFAIK, all Boxsters ever made have variable valve timing. Certainly our
'00 has it.

Floyd

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Thorsten H?ser - 09 Dec 2004 16:15 GMT

Hi Fred,

I bought my Boxster a half year ago here in Germany and I must say:

I have fallen in love for the second time. Once into my girlfriend,
second time in the Boxster. A dream car!

In the future I`ll never drive other cars then porsche.

My decision: BUY IT! :-)

A boxster fan

Best regards
Thorsten H?ser

> > I have an opportunity to buy an immaculate (7,000 miles) '02 Boxster 2.7
> > liter 5-speed with the factory sport package including 17" wheels. My
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> The '02 Boxster got variable cam phasing. This increased low end torque
> like crazy. I think you will be quite please with the cars performance.

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