Boxbrownie Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607135812897?search-target=usedcars&make=porsche&model=boxster&price-to=22500&radius=1501&page=1&sort=pricedesc&postcode=pl131lf&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&logcode=p&adPos=5 Looking for our Boxster came across this little thing today, new in AT.....not for us by a mile but that price? Ouch! I know it's worth it if somebody wants it, but does anyone at that price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 It looks like a motor museum piece and the hard top looks ace. As they say the market will determine the value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Don't see many white 986 around. Does look nice, but not THAT nice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxbrownie Posted July 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Never know what it actually sells for, but would be very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 White body, red interior and blue roof? What is this, the Brexit edition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon61 Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 That's just funny money, and could only ever make sense to buy if you were never going to drive it (and even then I don't think it comes to close to making sense, personally). Just been serviced at an OPC ... perhaps that's where the sales price has come from - they're trying to recoup 17 years worth of OPC bills! (Interesting that they chose to "round down" the mileage to 4,500 miles when it's quite clearly done over 4,800 - did they think that sounded a bit high?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 I don't really see the appeal, maybe an original 1997 in classic silver and red might be worth collecting with low mileage, but this doesn't seem to hit the spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 I do like the white and red combo. And the mileage is impressive. But really doesn't appeal to me. The price tag is ridiculous too (in my opinion.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxbrownie Posted July 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Agree entirely, had it been one of the first with that mileage and condition then maybe yes, but it's just a mid production garage queen been shown the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Joseph Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Anyone else think it looks a bit like a bar of soap? I Don't think white suits the 986 terribly well, and the blue roof is a strange choice (unless you're Nigel Farrage!) I wonder how those 4,800 miles were accumulated over its 17 year life? That averages fewer than six miles a week! I'm not sure which would be worse; lots of really short trips or long periods of inactivity between very occasional decent runs (the former, I would guess). At this low mileage This car might make a good museum exhibit, but use it on the road and it will shed value at an alarming rate as it loses its USP. I'd spend the money on a really good 987.2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 2 hours ago, Jon61 said: Just been serviced at an OPC ... perhaps that's where the sales price has come from - they're trying to recoup 17 years worth of OPC bills! (Interesting that they chose to "round down" the mileage to 4,500 miles when it's quite clearly done over 4,800 - did they think that sounded a bit high?) The advert was written before the OPC service. Technicians ragged it for 300miles over the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul O Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 It'll still be for sale in 5 years time at that price. My guess is the dealer is taking a random punt to see if there is any interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazWhite987 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Or buy this.....184,000 for £9,495...! http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607236124266 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Covered 22 miles in the last three years. Until this year the last MOT was May 2013 Failed this year on all tyres having ply or cords exposed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 22 minutes ago, PaulQ said: Covered 22 miles in the last three years. Until this year the last MOT was May 2013 Failed this year on all tyres having ply or cords exposed ! Tyres probably perishing, so did a hero burn out to kill them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 No doubt, but then why bother putting it in for test with knackered tyres ? Saying that, seems very common on Porsches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Baker Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 34 minutes ago, PaulQ said: Covered 22 miles in the last three years. Until this year the last MOT was May 2013 Failed this year on all tyres having ply or cords exposed ! Some impressive driving to expose the cords/ply on all tyres after only 4500 miles ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 56 minutes ago, DazWhite987 said: Or buy this.....184,000 for £9,495...! http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201607236124266 I recently paid £7,500 for a 987.1 with 107,000 on so that ones not that impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 You did take a bit of a punt though, and it payed off There are currently only half a dozen or so 987S under 10k on Autotrader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazWhite987 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 38 minutes ago, Bike Loon said: I recently paid £7,500 for a 987.1 with 107,000 on so that ones not that impressive Excellent buy......! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 11 hours ago, PaulQ said: Covered 22 miles in the last three years. Until this year the last MOT was May 2013 Failed this year on all tyres having ply or cords exposed ! Maybe it was an early Porsche Experience track day car back in the day all 4500 miles on the ragged limit with a thousand race starts thrown in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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