topradio Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 I bet they sell it for that, or nearly that. Never underestimate the spending power of the general public. We all think that, as we have our hand on the pulse of the market, we know what something is worth. However there are many people who have no interest in that and one of them will walk through the door of the dealer, see a nice shiny lowish mileage car with a warranty and they will buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 Okay let it rest. I will keep an eye on the ads for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambsnw8 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, topradio said: I bet they sell it for that, or nearly that. Never underestimate the spending power of the general public. We all think that, as we have our hand on the pulse of the market, we know what something is worth. However there are many people who have no interest in that and one of them will walk through the door of the dealer, see a nice shiny lowish mileage car with a warranty and they will buy it. potentially. But that Lawton Brook red car hasn't gone anywhere (high miles though) 6 minutes ago, 718as said: Okay let it rest. I will keep an eye on the ads for you. Oh yeah I'm over it now... its gone... I'm just interested in how the price has escalated. I'm not a trader (I just have good access to some through my job) so its interesting to learn how it all works really. And yes I guess because I know what cars go for in the trade, I always want to pay bottom dollar for a car myself... and with that mentality I need to realise I will miss 80% of the cars I like. I think what this has taught me is that I REALLY wanted that spec. So next time the right spec comes up, don't be so tight! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 I've seen plenty of private cars sell quickly, and then within a few days pop up at a dealer with c£6k markup 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 I have bought a few cars for friends and family over the years and there are always low level dealers sniffing around for good quality cars at bargain prices. My strategy is to choose my make and model and set up an AT alert. Then when I receive an email I'm looking at the car within an hour or so dependent on location. I take a cash deposit and am prepared to do a transfer at the same time, as required. I also take another driver. My experience has been that the good ones go almost immediately. You snooze, you lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleStar Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 @cambsnw8 Have you seen this one? Higher mileage but good spec. https://www.alexanderdavid.co.uk/used-cars/porsche-boxster-3-4-981-s-2dr-ascot-201905308489902 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside_Red Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 Remember, everything is only as valuable as what someone is prepared to pay....... I wouldn't think that there are too many punters out there who want a manual Boxster with blue leather, even though extended leather is a brilliant option. Make the dealer a daft offer, walk away and wait to see what happens....I bet it'll be moved on at a lower price. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambsnw8 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, EagleStar said: @cambsnw8 Have you seen this one? Higher mileage but good spec. https://www.alexanderdavid.co.uk/used-cars/porsche-boxster-3-4-981-s-2dr-ascot-201905308489902 Yes thanks. Wrong blue, no PASM or Extended leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-981-boxster-3-4-s-24v-convertible-6-speed-manual-pcm-3-pse-pasm-pdls-bose-20-alloys-heated--cooled-seats/9737433 Car looks stunning.😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 What about this? https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-s-3-4-pdk--sports-chrono-plus-2012/9734965 Very high Spec. £21k of Extras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTUK Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, 718as said: What about this? https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-s-3-4-pdk--sports-chrono-plus-2012/9734965 Very high Spec. £21k of Extras That's a very well spec'd car and looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 yep offer £32k and grab it, not many about with that spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkscrew Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 That Red'un is definitely worth a look👍 and low milage for a 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1HJK Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-981-boxster-3-4-s-24v-convertible-6-speed-manual-pcm-3-pse-pasm-pdls-bose-20-alloys-heated--cooled-seats/9737433 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 LOL posted twice now, stop rubbing it in. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1HJK Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, 718as said: LOL posted twice now, stop rubbing it in. 😁 Haha missed that! 🤦♂️ great car if you are after a manual. No sport chrono but do people really use it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambsnw8 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 5 hours ago, 718as said: What about this? https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-s-3-4-pdk--sports-chrono-plus-2012/9734965 Very high Spec. £21k of Extras wrong gearbox. I've got a very fast Auto already Boxster has to be a manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambsnw8 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 2 hours ago, R1HJK said: Haha missed that! 🤦♂️ great car if you are after a manual. No sport chrono but do people really use it?? I was and am ONLY after a manual and that was the car this whole thread is about. I could have bought it for £30k last Thursday but I missed out. £38k is too high for that car unless they have re painted the bonnet, door, sills and bumper and had the wheels properly refurbished and not just ground down in the back of a van like some others I've looked at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zainster Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 5 hours ago, 718as said: What about this? https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-s-3-4-pdk--sports-chrono-plus-2012/9734965 Very high Spec. £21k of Extras I didn't see PDLS or PTV listed, amongst a few other options. Makes me think if you specced everything, how much can you add?! I thought mine was around £16k but looking at the spec on that car, mine must be around £23/24k?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxie Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 2 hours ago, cambsnw8 said: wrong gearbox. I've got a very fast Auto already Boxster has to be a manual Have you tried a PDK? I was also after a manual having had a tip and manual previously. Until I drove a PDK. It is unlike any other automatic car you have ever driven. Within 100 miles I was sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambsnw8 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Broxie said: Have you tried a PDK? I was also after a manual having had a tip and manual previously. Until I drove a PDK. It is unlike any other automatic car you have ever driven. Within 100 miles I was sold. I've driven a few PDK equipped quick Porsche's (997.2 GTS, 991 Turbo, 987.2 Cayman R) but never a 981S PDK admittedly. However, this is a weekend toy. I don't want it to be PDK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxie Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, cambsnw8 said: I've driven a few PDK equipped quick Porsche's (997.2 GTS, 991 Turbo, 987.2 Cayman R) but never a 981S PDK admittedly. However, this is a weekend toy. I don't want it to be PDK. Fair enough, at least you've tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 If u dont mind a 2.7 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201905097779836?advertising-location=at_cars&model=BOXSTER&postcode=ub11pz&price-from=30000&make=PORSCHE&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&sort=sponsored&radius=1501&page=1 Looks cool and one of the last made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zainster Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/1/2019 at 1:50 PM, cambsnw8 said: You think ashgood buy without inspecting! See my above comment. Yes, I believe they do 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 wonder is Ashgood saw this thread, and decided to flip it as everyone knew the markup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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