firstone Posted 15October, 2018 Report Share Posted 15October, 2018 49 minutes ago, LeeM said: Hmmmm, cheap Porsche......is there such a thing in reality? Fixed it for you. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 15October, 2018 Report Share Posted 15October, 2018 1 hour ago, firstone said: Fixed it for you. Nnnno firstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 15October, 2018 Report Share Posted 15October, 2018 19 hours ago, LeeM said: Hmmmm, cheap Boxster......is there such a thing in reality? Most definately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 16October, 2018 Report Share Posted 16October, 2018 On 10/12/2018 at 9:20 PM, HWY said: https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-Boxster-2014/SSE-AD-5674250/?Cr=0 I think this car was $65k 2 days ago. Or one with 42km on it that was black on black for sale in NSW. My friend just traded their 2013 manual 981 2.7 for $60k for a new 718 with 45KM on it...... The dealer readvertised it at $79,900 and it was gone within the week. wow, if you have another friend looking to do similar, please let me know.. 60k is a good deal for a 981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWY Posted 16October, 2018 Report Share Posted 16October, 2018 Yeah- they did not want the hassle of dealing with a private sale. I almost volunteered to sell it on their behalf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 16October, 2018 Report Share Posted 16October, 2018 19 hours ago, HWY said: Yeah- they did not want the hassle of dealing with a private sale. I almost volunteered to sell it on their behalf. 19k thats a lot of hassle factor.. I wonder what the solution is to carsales is and the sms , email bidders. Maybe we put our cars on an island in the middle of lake george or something with the prices wrapped across the windscreen, with them viewable from an onshore telescope and have 5 row boats tied up so you have to row out to them to qualify. Either that or request a Prostate check to come view the car to qualify cos similarly Porsche buyers and do have a reputation out there for being a pain in the arse .. Rob, Dave997S, Adrenalin62 and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 18October, 2018 Report Share Posted 18October, 2018 Found another Zenith blue, but in QLD, higher miles but lower priced. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mansfield/cars-vans-utes/1998-porsche-boxster-986-blue-5-speed-manual-convertible/1187888294 What is peoples thoughts on 986 versus paying up for a 987? To me, I like the look of the 986, especially the first year cars in cool colours like that ^^ and I am guessing it is worth paying a somewhat premium for a lower mile car (i.e. sub 100K), the other benefits are it has surely bottomed out on its depreciation cycle, but potentially the cosmetics may not have fared so well due to age? So other than being newer, and therefore supposedly more reliable, however depreciating, what is the benefit of going to a 987? Because I found a UK 987 S in matching Lapis Blue.... https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Porsche-Boxster-2005/OAG-AD-16519580/?Cr=1 firstone and Daly87 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 18October, 2018 Report Share Posted 18October, 2018 Lapis and zero fuchs driving Fishcop and edgy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 18October, 2018 Report Share Posted 18October, 2018 So there's a couple of statutory write-off 986 S cars floating about for around $20k. I don't think Boxters will ever be that special in general (certainly not compared to air-cooled cars), but I reckon a cheapish 3.2/6-speed Boxster should be a fun toy with no view to a long term "investment". Presuming a cherry 986 S with some options is around $30k, and there are a couple of tired 986 S cars available for around $20k. What is the 'wisdom of the people' discount price for a written-off and presumably properly repaired 986S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 18October, 2018 Report Share Posted 18October, 2018 Tough question. I think any buyer would expect a minimum of 25% off. If you search here the subject has been covered a few times. Harder to sell a bruised apple. GTP911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLR8 Posted 18October, 2018 Report Share Posted 18October, 2018 ^^^ Good advice @firstone. On another note, what is the thinking that a higher milage 986 (say 130k+) is unlikely to have an IMS issue (if it's not documented as already done)? Of course, it sounds smart to have it addressed when the clutch is done .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daly87 Posted 18October, 2018 Report Share Posted 18October, 2018 18 minutes ago, XLR8 said: ^^^ Good advice @firstone. On another note, what is the thinking that a higher milage 986 (say 130k+) is unlikely to have an IMS issue (if it's not documented as already done)? Of course, it sounds smart to have it addressed when the clutch is done .... Have a read on the previous page, you will see evidence to answer your question. this seems like a good buy, if the maintenance records are as good as the dealer says. He’s had it for a while, was originally 23k I think. Called him up a while ago to view when I was down there, but he said it was in a body shop to fix a ding/crack in the bumper. Haven’t been back since - anyone from that way want to kick a true? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/barrack-heights/cars-vans-utes/2000-porsche-boxster-s-black-6-speed-manual-roadster/1195670293?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 19October, 2018 Report Share Posted 19October, 2018 First and last time I answered a dealer cs adv was a 370z. Same schpeel. In the body shop. Went up after it came back. It was 3 different shades of yellow and all 4 rims damaged bodgy repairs. Ahhhh think I'll pass. edgy and Daly87 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 19October, 2018 Report Share Posted 19October, 2018 On 10/17/2018 at 6:56 AM, symsy said: Maybe we put our cars on an island in the middle of lake george or something with the prices wrapped across the windscreen, with them viewable from an onshore telescope and have 5 row boats tied up so you have to row out to them to qualify. Either that or request a Prostate check to come view the car to qualify cos similarly Porsche buyers and do have a reputation out there for being a pain in the arse .. You've been doing acid again haven't you Symsy? ?? Troubleshooter and firstone 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 19October, 2018 Report Share Posted 19October, 2018 57 minutes ago, LeeM said: You've been doing acid again haven't you Symsy? ?? And I didn’t even get an invite... this is BS Troubleshooter, LeeM and P-Kay 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 19October, 2018 Report Share Posted 19October, 2018 Spring rain. Goldtops. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 19October, 2018 Report Share Posted 19October, 2018 What just cos , i dont see many genuine buyers, I tell you many times , I see so many cars discussed and I ring and the dude on the phone says … god i thought eveyone would have called but your the first.. I think sms and email makes for a very lazy purchaser syndrome… put some effort in I say dipstick, Dave997S and firstone 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daly87 Posted 21October, 2018 Report Share Posted 21October, 2018 On 10/18/2018 at 2:09 PM, edgy said: Because I found a UK 987 S in matching Lapis Blue.... https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Porsche-Boxster-2005/OAG-AD-16519580/?Cr=1 It’s not an S but that is insanely cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave997S Posted 21October, 2018 Report Share Posted 21October, 2018 12 hours ago, Daly87 said: It’s not an S but that is insanely cheap! Not sure the grey roof is "the perfect contrast" though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 23October, 2018 Report Share Posted 23October, 2018 https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2001-porsche-boxster-s-986-auto/SSE-AD-5449756/?Cr=14 Does anyone know or inspected this 986 S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 23October, 2018 Report Share Posted 23October, 2018 Perfect colour scheme, go on tick that box @edgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 23October, 2018 Report Share Posted 23October, 2018 Wow, very nice colour combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 23October, 2018 Report Share Posted 23October, 2018 Cheesy as shit ad, but I love this colour combo. Doesn’t seem like a bad one!? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wangara/cars-vans-utes/1997-porsche-boxster-auto-roadster-go-topless-/1195902957?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social 7 hours ago, Tips said: Perfect colour scheme, go on tick that box @edgy You need a morning minder too, come on, chop, chop!! Hop to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 23October, 2018 Report Share Posted 23October, 2018 16 minutes ago, edgy said: You need a morning minder too, come on, chop, chop!! Hop to it Just accepted an offer on my house, so all things going well mid Dec I might have some spare coin burning a hole in my pocket....? Troubleshooter and edgy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 23October, 2018 Report Share Posted 23October, 2018 8 minutes ago, Tips said: Just accepted an offer on my house, so all things going well mid Dec I might have some spare coin burning a hole in my pocket....? Have you already bought a new place? It better have plenty of parking ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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