Need advise on buying a 2005 Boxster

[Uncleben]

Hi everyone!

I'm planning to buy a 2005 Boxster at the end of april Im starting looking,what I have to take attention to,I will buy at a dealer to have a 2 years warranty.

I,m from Quebec, Canada and I will try to buy it in california to have a nice trip back Home, any advise on the car or on the trip will be appriciated.

I have a concern on how works *in transit permit* in the US or they goods for all the states or only in the one who deliver it.

Thanks

P.S. I apologize for my poor english I usually speak french

[hooster]

Hi everyone!

I'm planning to buy a 2005 Boxster at the end of april Im starting looking,what I have to take attention to,I will buy at a dealer to have a 2 years warranty.

I,m from Quebec, Canada and I will try to buy it in california to have a nice trip back Home, any advise on the car or on the trip will be appriciated.

I have a concern on how works *in transit permit* in the US or they goods for all the states or only in the one who deliver it.

Thanks

P.S. I apologize for my poor english I usually speak french

I'm not sure about the "in transit permit" but a lot of people could tell you a lot of different things about the 2005 Boxster. What specifically do you want to know about? Have you ever owned a Porsche? Have you ever driven a Porsche? Have you ever driven a Boxster? Do you have questions about the maintenance/mechanical problems?

We need something to compare you to, so that we can tailor our suggestions.

-Alan

[hooster]

OK, so I just checked out your profile and see that you currently own and drive a Boxster...but I'm assuming it is a 986...because that would only make sense.

My impressions of the 987 as a 986 owner (both non-S)...[One of my business parters just bought a '05 987.]

The shifting and acceleration seem to have been improved and feel more crisp...whether that is because of newness vs. engineering improvements, I don't know...but 3rd gear seems to be greatly improved.

I drove a 987 with 19" wheels, basically the GT3 wheels for a narrow body...the handling was superb.

The exhaust note is noticeably louder and richer.

The interior is nicer looking and so is the a/c control/radio/nav area.

Other than that, there is nothing that different besides the obvious exterior styling cues.

[Uncleben]

I would like to know if there are mecanical problems that I should be aware of.

Yes, I drove a 2007 from a friend but it's too expensive for my budget.

I'm looking for a standard boxster with 18" wheels bi-xenon headlight as minimun equipment, bonus equipment sport chrono package, sport steering wheels....that's it.

20k to 25k miles

Ben

Edited March 4, 2008 by Uncleben

[bdill1]

Hi everyone!

I'm planning to buy a 2005 Boxster at the end of april Im starting looking,what I have to take attention to,I will buy at a dealer to have a 2 years warranty.

I,m from Quebec, Canada and I will try to buy it in california to have a nice trip back Home, any advise on the car or on the trip will be appriciated.

I have a concern on how works *in transit permit* in the US or they goods for all the states or only in the one who deliver it.

Thanks

P.S. I apologize for my poor english I usually speak french

I bought a 2005 in Nebraska and drove it 1400 miles or so home to Arizona. Loved every minute of it.

The dealer should give you a "temporary" plate when you pick up the car. It is good in any US state. I doubt it is different due to your citizenship, but I don't know.

Route suggestion: If going to southern California, take US highway 395 on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Either coming or going. A great driving road. Also highway 1 on the Pacific coast is a beautiful (but slow) drive. In northern California going east/west use US highway 50 instead of interstate 80 if you can at least in one direction. In southern California go thru Death Valley if you can. Should not be too bad in April. Don't plan to cross the Sierras anywhere but north (Truckee) or south. The central passes are often still snowbound. See San Francisco if you can. A beautiful city.

Have fun.

[Uncleben]

Hi everyone!

I'm planning to buy a 2005 Boxster at the end of april Im starting looking,what I have to take attention to,I will buy at a dealer to have a 2 years warranty.

I,m from Quebec, Canada and I will try to buy it in california to have a nice trip back Home, any advise on the car or on the trip will be appriciated.

I have a concern on how works *in transit permit* in the US or they goods for all the states or only in the one who deliver it.

Thanks

P.S. I apologize for my poor english I usually speak french

I bought a 2005 in Nebraska and drove it 1400 miles or so home to Arizona. Loved every minute of it.

The dealer should give you a "temporary" plate when you pick up the car. It is good in any US state. I doubt it is different due to your citizenship, but I don't know.

Route suggestion: If going to southern California, take US highway 395 on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Either coming or going. A great driving road. Also highway 1 on the Pacific coast is a beautiful (but slow) drive. In northern California going east/west use US highway 50 instead of interstate 80 if you can at least in one direction. In southern California go thru Death Valley if you can. Should not be too bad in April. Don't plan to cross the Sierras anywhere but north (Truckee) or south. The central passes are often still snowbound. See San Francisco if you can. A beautiful city.

Have fun.

Thanks bdill1 very helpful

Ben

[SPIRO]

You should call Canada Customs or go on their web page-- they will tell you what you need to do to import a car. The temporaty tags the dealer will give you will sufice for transport, and usually your car insurance at home covers a new purchase for a few days - your insurance agent can give you more details.

I previously imported 2 cars to the US, one was easy, the other a PITA, but again, customs knows what the requirements are.

As far as long drives, this car is a blast -- you will enjoy it!!

Bonne chance!