Broxie Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Bumping the thread as KGF, home of "Authentic Modern Classics" have just listed a 986 Boxster with 18k miles for £15,000. Looks like a very well kept car but that's going to take a big hit if you start using it properly. https://www.kgfclassiccars.co.uk/vehicles/23313/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Laming Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 https://www.hexagonclassics.com/car/porsche-boxster-s-3-2--986---2003-53 £19,995 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 34 minutes ago, Broxie said: Bumping the thread as KGF, home of "Authentic Modern Classics" have just listed a 986 Boxster with 18k miles for £15,000. Looks like a very well kept car but that's going to take a big hit if you start using it properly. https://www.kgfclassiccars.co.uk/vehicles/23313/ It would appear from these two ads that low mileage is highly prized. Just not on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T11Mike Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Paid 6k for mine last year with48k miles and they are selling now for 8k and up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Hexagon is well known for advertising high prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 23 hours ago, McDonald said: It would appear from these two ads that low mileage is highly prized. Just not on this forum. Mileage always affects price imho.......don’t believe the claptrap of those who own moon and back examples lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted March 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 6:53 PM, Clivescoobydo said: Mileage always affects price imho.......don’t believe the claptrap of those who own moon and back examples lol Say that to early air cooled owners, mileage means nothing it’s all about condition condition condition. The car will have had several engines or at least engine rebuilds, complete restoration of all mech parts and most of its bodywork. Early Boxsters are starting to fall into this category, I’m not saying they are worth a fortune but they are starting to rise in price and are excepted as classic cars, in 20yrs time no one will be interested in mileage, it will all be about condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 I think most people will acknowledge that low mileage makes for a higher price but that does not equate to good value. Most people on here are not investors or speculators, at least not on Boxsters. I also prefer to modify the car and low mileage sits best with originality. Would I pay a big premium for very low mileage? I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T11Mike Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Be interesting to see what happens in 20 years taking into account most cars will be fed from a power station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 3 hours ago, the baron said: mileage means nothing it’s all about condition condition condition. 2 well maintained cars in a similar condition and mileage means nothing? Ahmmm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 3 hours ago, edc said: I think most people will acknowledge that low mileage makes for a higher price but that does not equate to good value. Most people on here are not investors or speculators, at least not on Boxsters. I also prefer to modify the car and low mileage sits best with originality. Would I pay a big premium for very low mileage? I don't think so. A big premium used to be £2 - £3K. A high mileage 100K+ untidy 986 used to £3K, A sub 100K tidy 986 £5-6K, and a sub 50K mint 986 £8-9K. Seemingly the gaps are a lot more now....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 3 hours ago, T11Mike said: Be interesting to see what happens in 20 years taking into account most cars will be fed from a power station. Leaded petrol will be around for decades as the ROW catches up. Probably most will be converted to hydrogen as other environmentally friendly fuels are developed, bit like LRP. Vintage cars will always be around commanding higher and higher prices as peps long for their old cars and bit of noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted March 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 54 minutes ago, Clivescoobydo said: 2 well maintained cars in a similar condition and mileage means nothing? Ahmmm.. Out of context my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 44 minutes ago, Clivescoobydo said: Vintage cars will always be around commanding higher and higher prices as peps long for their old cars and bit of noise. As ever, they'll be in the hands of the seriously wealthy. They'll be the only ones who can afford the fuel & other taxes levied, as the government applies pressure to get them off the road. We must enjoy them while we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, McDonald said: As ever, they'll be in the hands of the seriously wealthy. They'll be the only ones who can afford the fuel & other taxes levied, as the government applies pressure to get them off the road. We must enjoy them while we can. I think we've 20 years before they turning the screw. I also imagine they'll be huge market for converting petrol over to something other than electric to avoid scrappage. Can you imagine how big the scrap yards and land fill sites will need to be if they don't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, the baron said: Out of context my friend Context is irrelevant my friend, low mileage originality will always command a premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, Clivescoobydo said: I think we've 20 years before they turning the screw. Death and Taxes. I think it will start sooner than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Just now, iborguk said: Death and Taxes. I think it will start sooner than that. Cant see it as they'll be selling ICE (think hybrids can go on longer?) vehicles up to 2030, which could then easily run on for another 30 years, so petrol will need to be available for the foreseeable. Electric technology (range), infrastructure, take up isn't moving quick enough to eclipse the ICE quickly. God knows what will happen with vans etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Just now, Clivescoobydo said: Cant see it as they'll be selling ICE (think hybrids can go on longer?) vehicles up to 2030, which could then easily run on for another 30 years, so petrol will need to be available for the foreseeable. Electric technology (range), infrastructure, take up isn't moving quick enough to eclipse the ICE quickly. God knows what will happen with vans etc. Never let the situation on the ground get in the way of a good taxation opportunity. I still say it will be sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 If I'm still driving in 30 yrs time, I probably won't know what kind of fuel I'm using. I hope this Boxter will make the journey with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, iborguk said: Never let the situation on the ground get in the way of a good taxation opportunity. I still say it will be sooner. We're already taxed to the hilt on petrol anyway and they will need to find a way to tax electric to at least an equivalent level or more (to help clear the Covid debt) as petrol cars leave the scene, without putting peps off converting to an already premium product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted March 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Clivescoobydo said: Context is irrelevant my friend, low mileage originality will always command a premium. I think we will have to agree to disagree, having owned many classic cars including an original 356 Speedster, mileage on a 50 yrs old car is irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders59 Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Once ICE cars are dead and gone they will tax electric vehicles as highly, maybe higher than cars are taxed now. They have to get the money from somewhere. The state is forever getting bigger and more costly, and as Clive mentioned, there is the Covid debt which has to be repaid sometime. I will be 62 this year, so I wont be around when it happens and Im kind of glad about that. We are the last generation who have had the fun and enjoyment of the ICE and the freedom to go where we want when we want. Also how we wanted , up to a point ,until speed cameras appeared everywhere about 20 years ago. I feel sad for future generations, as they wont ever be able to experience what I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 14 hours ago, the baron said: Say that to early air cooled owners, mileage means nothing it’s all about condition condition condition. The car will have had several engines or at least engine rebuilds, complete restoration of all mech parts and most of its bodywork. Early Boxsters are starting to fall into this category, I’m not saying they are worth a fortune but they are starting to rise in price and are excepted as classic cars, in 20yrs time no one will be interested in mileage, it will all be about condition Nah don't agree with that. Low mileage unrestored original cars provided they are in equivalent condition will always be worth more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T11Mike Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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