718as Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 As an example I had my 1st 981 Box on sale 2 years ago on AT, with 10m remaining Porsche Warranty. I had virtually zero interest private, but plenty of dealer interest, I needed to sell, so let it go to an indi £3k under what I wanted. He put it straight on the forecourt, £5k above the sale price and within 1 week it was gone. Go figure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverinemac Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 22 minutes ago, 718as said: As an example I had my 1st 981 Box on sale 2 years ago on AT, with 10m remaining Porsche Warranty. I had virtually zero interest private, but plenty of dealer interest, I needed to sell, so let it go to an indi £3k under what I wanted. He put it straight on the forecourt, £5k above the sale price and within 1 week it was gone. Go figure... Always the way. Private buyers either want piece of mind from buying from a dealer, or the car has to be a great deal to buy it privately. I had a colleague selling his M4 was offered 2K less than he advertised it and turned it down and then sold to local dealer for 3.5K less, but he said he would rather do that then someone get it cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 I asked the dealer why I didn't get much luck private, he said you would be very lucky to sell an expensive car, especially a Porsche privately, as people want the reassurance of buying from a trader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, wolverinemac said: Always the way. Private buyers either want piece of mind from buying from a dealer, or the car has to be a great deal to buy it privately. I had a colleague selling his M4 was offered 2K less than he advertised it and turned it down and then sold to local dealer for 3.5K less, but he said he would rather do that then someone get it cheap. What the difference between a private buyer and a dealer, they are both people. I would prefer to let someone private buy it cheaper TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 17 minutes ago, wolverinemac said: I had a colleague selling his M4 was offered 2K less than he advertised it and turned it down and then sold to local dealer for 3.5K less, but he said he would rather do that then someone get it cheap. I’m way too tight (sorry money conscientious) to agree with that logic 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 I don't understand the logic either. You used to be able to go on these things called holidays and get a couple of flights somewhere pretty nice for the £1500 extra he lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 I suppose there are two types of buyers. 1. Who can easily afford the car, but gets a kick out of knocking down the price, just to brag to friends what a deal they got. 2. Someone who can just about afford the car, and you would be doing the person a big favour to meet their price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 I don't disagree with your point above but M4s and many 981s are 10 a penny, a very low mileage car with a spec like this is not, there's a thread on pistonheads where the seller could mention the car and I have a feeling it will be gone pretty quickly, a specialist trader will be all over it too imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 8/4/2020 at 12:10 PM, 718as said: Yes the colour suits the car, it seems to be sitting lower than normal too. Enquired about the GTS at Ashgoods and it surprisingly lacks PASM. I asked if it had the X73 instead at just received a message back saying it had 'sports suspension'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Looks like its got H&R springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Tony Daniel said: Enquired about the GTS at Ashgoods and it surprisingly lacks PASM. I asked if it had the X73 instead at just received a message back saying it had 'sports suspension'. Sports suspension is the aftermarket X73 kit 😃, 20mm drop. Have it on my 981s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit_287 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Tony Daniel said: Enquired about the GTS at Ashgoods and it surprisingly lacks PASM. I asked if it had the X73 instead at just received a message back saying it had 'sports suspension'. Do you really need PASM? I have it on mine but have never used it, it switches on by default if I hit SPORT PLUS but I would never switch it on, on its own. I guess if you do a lot of track days it’s great but for the road unnecessary in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 30 minutes ago, bandit_287 said: Do you really need PASM? I have it on mine but have never used it, it switches on by default if I hit SPORT PLUS but I would never switch it on, on its own. I guess if you do a lot of track days it’s great but for the road unnecessary in my opinion. PASM is a good thing to have by not pressing the switch you are already getting a softer more compliant ride than you would in a car without it. You then have the option to firm things up if you fancying attacking a nice smooth bit of road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 1 hour ago, bandit_287 said: Do you really need PASM? I have it on mine but have never used it, it switches on by default if I hit SPORT PLUS but I would never switch it on, on its own. I guess if you do a lot of track days it’s great but for the road unnecessary in my opinion. In the past no I would have gone for the X73. I've had a 986 with the MO30 option and my 987 is 30mm lower but I'm getting old and want the best of both worlds, plus as people have said the PASM is constantly working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_L Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 10 hours ago, tonigmr2 said: Hi chaps, thinking of selling my 14 plate 981 3.4S. Yellow, PASM, PCCBs and manual. Went through MOT yesterday no advisories, brand new tyres and just had service. Oh yeah 13K miles. Ballpark do you think? I sold my 2015, 20k miler PDK in Racing Yellow for £33,500 3 weeks ago. I’d just put 2 years warranty on it and replaced the condensers. Harbour Cars called me as they’re looking for stock and made me a very strong offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit_287 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 1 hour ago, daz05 said: PASM is a good thing to have by not pressing the switch you are already getting a softer more compliant ride than you would in a car without it. You then have the option to firm things up if you fancying attacking a nice smooth bit of road. Oh I didn’t know that, I didn’t realise is was softer than standard suspension when off. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 29 minutes ago, Alex_L said: I sold my 2015, 20k miler PDK in Racing Yellow for £33,500 3 weeks ago. I’d just put 2 years warranty on it and replaced the condensers. Harbour Cars called me as they’re looking for stock and made me a very strong offer. What this one? https://www.harbourcars.com/used-car-details/Porsche-Boxster-U2007/ That car is amazing with ceramics and carbon seats can't believe I missed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 1 hour ago, bandit_287 said: Oh I didn’t know that, I didn’t realise is was softer than standard suspension when off. 👍 It's like a magic carpet ride. and firms up instantly when you apply lateral or longitudinal G, press the throttle harder or turn the wheel quickly. it's almost physic😛 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 2 hours ago, bandit_287 said: Oh I didn’t know that, I didn’t realise is was softer than standard suspension when off. 👍 The difference between PASM & non PASM cars is really noticeable with 20" wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Alex_L said: I sold my 2015, 20k miler PDK in Racing Yellow for £33,500 3 weeks ago. I’d just put 2 years warranty on it and replaced the condensers. Harbour Cars called me as they’re looking for stock and made me a very strong offer. 👍 Not surprised, decent mark up on it too with pretty much zero prep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_L Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Sorry, I wasn’t clear, mine sold privately as he called me first. I would have happily sold to Harbour as they made a good offer and were very straight forward. within 10 mins of listing my car on Pistonheads I received a number of phone calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 8/4/2020 at 12:02 PM, 718as said: On ATrader seen a few around £38k-£42k, they do get snapped up quickly. The yellow one at Ashgood is stunning. Ashgood gts now under 40k😮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 14 minutes ago, 718as said: Ashgood gts now under 40k😮 Hope someone on here snaps that up. They also have a 991 GT3 up at the bottom end of the market, has comfort seats though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Apart from the GT3, best looking car in their stock ATM IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Test drove this today. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202006250519363?sort=price-asc&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&model=BOXSTER&postcode=fy67ns&aggregatedTrim=981 GTS&transmission=Automatic&make=PORSCHE&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1 Great car but for the same money you can get a better specced 718 GTS .. decisions, decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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