Mattman42 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, jonogt6 said: Conserve it I say. There's loads of high mileage ones and very few with tiny mileage like this. but what's the point? conserve it for what?if you stay with that thought it will never get driven and will never be a museum piece as there are already good ones in them. Do wonder how much it will cost once you started using it - no oil changes in 18 years is not going to end well - not serviced or maintained properly despite the low mileage - thats going to have multiple issues and cost someone a lot of additional money This has been one of my lottery win goals - buy cars like this and watch the horror on previous owners faces as i dare to drive them on proper roads Edited June 25, 2021 by Mattman42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: but what's the point? conserve it for what?if you stay with that thought it will never get driven and will never be a museum piece as there are already good ones in them. This has been one of my lottery win goals - buy cars like this and watch the horror on previous owners faces as i dare to drive them on proper roads Haha well whatever gives you pleasure ehhh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3.2s Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 I think its easier to say drive it and use it like it was built for when its someone elses car. Theres probably quite a few people on here that think I will use my other car instead of putting miles on my Boxster so it doesnt devalue. You pay your money, you take your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, jason3.2s said: I think its easier to say drive it and use it like it was built for when its someone elses car. Theres probably quite a few people on here that think I will use my other car instead of putting miles on my Boxster so it doesnt devalue. You pay your money, you take your choice. we are in strange times where we can use our cars and the values still go up! never to be seen again - surely that bubble has got to burst soon - WBAC keep sending me improved offers - world is going nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 I bought mine to use it, although I get the point of view of others who'd rather not. For lots of reasons we're in a driving sweet spot right now and I intend to enjoy it whilst that window is still open. Who knows what silliness lies ahead e.g. big hikes in vehicle/petrol duty etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 As it is an auction it needs at least two eijits to bid it up. But I'm willing to bet there are more than two out there. Still a nice car, the missing service history would play second fiddle to the condition IMHO. Personally I would love the dilemma of buying cars not to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 We love speculate. The collector is just that, a collector. I dont have that mind set, few do, I have delt with them in the area of books though. I've known of collectors who, on obtaining a near mint rare edition, long out of print, would barely open the thing let alone ever read it. A Boxster is quite a pivotal car historically, it saved Porsche from going bust, a minter may be a must for the yet unborn collector. There will always be punters though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 3 hours ago, TROOPER88 said: 22k plus the 6% comm The service history or lack of it, is the issue. I think it would be around £25k with a solid history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROOPER88 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 10 minutes ago, edc said: I think it would be around £25k with a solid history. Yes, easily. It will end 20-25k I would think. I will have a good go and will view it when it is live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffjackson Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) It’s EXACTLY the same as my latest purchase 🤣🤭👍 Edited June 25, 2021 by Geoffjackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Geoffjackson said: It’s EXACTLY the same as my latest purchase 🤣🤭👍 Hope it looks a bit cleaner though. You could grow mushrooms on that front scuttle🤪 Edited June 25, 2021 by jonogt6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffjackson Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, jonogt6 said: Hope it looks a bit cleaner though. You could grow mushrooms on that front scuttle🤪 Haha it has certainly had a clean and it’s first look around 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Geoffjackson said: Haha it has certainly had a clean and it’s first look around 👍 you probably have more history than the other one though would have great fun cleaning that up Edited June 25, 2021 by Mattman42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffjackson Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 39 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: you probably have more history than the other one though would have great fun cleaning that up There’s not a lot with this one. previous keeper had it 10 years and didn’t keep anything 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001pt Posted June 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Good to see it’s caused a bit of debate! I’d be pretty confident that this will get the collectors / speculators excited given how mad the pricing of cars is going at the moment Collecting Cars seems to have done pretty well at attracting an audience paying top whack & I fully expect it will be bid on as an investment rather than one of us as an enthusiast Around 20k is my estimate but I wouldn’t be shocked if it was nearer 30k! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 IMHO, it’s nothing special! It’s a mass produced 986 that someone didn’t bother to use. it’s not a limited edition, it’s not even a facelift version! If some tw*t wants to bid this up to a ridiculous amount more than its realistically worth then they need their head examining. My money would be waiting for a low mileage limited edition 981 in the future, I believe they are the peak of what was a truly evolved flat 6 powered Boxster other than the recent limited runs of the GT4, etc, We had/have a member on here with a real low mileage red mint 986 and he could get a sniff when he tried to sell it. I think people get into a frenzy when you take 100+ photos of a clean car and forums ‘big’ it up, they are basically talking themselves into something that really shouldn’t be ‘all that’ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, r1flyguy said: IMHO, it’s nothing special! It’s a mass produced 986 that someone didn’t bother to use. it’s not a limited edition, it’s not even a facelift version! If some tw*t wants to bid this up to a ridiculous amount more than its realistically worth then they need their head examining. My money would be waiting for a low mileage limited edition 981 in the future, I believe they are the peak of what was a truly evolved flat 6 powered Boxster other than the recent limited runs of the GT4, etc, We had/have a member on here with a real low mileage red mint 986 and he could get a sniff when he tried to sell it. I think people get into a frenzy when you take 100+ photos of a clean car and forums ‘big’ it up, they are basically talking themselves into something that really shouldn’t be ‘all that’ Course you are right, but whether it's mass produced or not doesn't seem to have much influence on the values of older cars. Mk1 Ford Escort, 60s minis etc. Neither particularly good or desirable in my book but they can fetch mega money for what they are. If that's how someone wants to spend their hard earned, thats fine by me, not sure that would necessarily make them a tw*t really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) I reckon £13k sale price + fees tops. The 17 year service gap will prevent anything higher… we’ll see! Although the world has gone mad and cars seem to be advertised and changing hands for daft money. Funny site too - I had a positive experience buying a number plate. But as for buying a car - posh words - nice photos - still get your pants pulled right down if you don’t inspect it… Edited June 25, 2021 by Andy Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pordave Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Heard a tale the other day of Volvo buying back cars with known history for far more than their listed price, not because of rarity value but because a shortage of chips in China means there’s an 8 month or more wait for new cars. I’d be happy to get £2,500 above list. Then again WBAC value old Boxster at less than 10% of that. By the way Woodleigh have always been on the higher price scale in my opinion. Fish with your Chips anyone? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders59 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Im not a fan of ultra low mileage cars myself. If the spend most of their lives sat doing nothing it doesnt do them any good at all. Everything from suspension bushes, brake calipers to engine and transmission seals can suffer from sit around not being used. They certainly do command a premium when they come up for sale though, despite the fact that they may need as much work to put them right as a high mileage car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Topbox said: We love speculate. The collector is just that, a collector. I dont have that mind set, few do, I have delt with them in the area of books though. I've known of collectors who, on obtaining a near mint rare edition, long out of print, would barely open the thing let alone ever read it. A Boxster is quite a pivotal car historically, it saved Porsche from going bust, a minter may be a must for the yet unborn collector. There will always be punters though. And you get nothing in the bank so why not start a collection.......plus there's an awful lot of peps out there with the odd billion burning a hole! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001pt Posted June 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Looks like it’s now open for bids & ends on 2nd July @ 19:30 Not got a lot of action yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2sam Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Pordave said: Heard a tale the other day of Volvo buying back cars with known history for far more than their listed price, not because of rarity value but because a shortage of chips in China means there’s an 8 month or more wait for new cars. I’d be happy to get £2,500 above list. Then again WBAC value old Boxster at less than 10% of that. By the way Woodleigh have always been on the higher price scale in my opinion. Fish with your Chips anyone? Dave Woodleigh top notch though on customer service and warranty , fitted me a replacement gearbox as second gear was notchy, new gear link cables and two gearbox fluid changes, new rear brakes and various bits and bobs , I'd certainly recommend them , must have cost £4k in warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 4 hours ago, jonogt6 said: Course you are right, but whether it's mass produced or not doesn't seem to have much influence on the values of older cars. Mk1 Ford Escort, 60s minis etc. Neither particularly good or desirable in my book but they can fetch mega money for what they are. If that's how someone wants to spend their hard earned, thats fine by me, not sure that would necessarily make them a tw*t really. Ok, agree maybe a little harsh but seriously, there are better ways of blowing your hard earned, trips to the far east and hookers sounds better than paying overs on a non significant Boxster 😂 If it was offered to me for 8-10k then i would seriously consider it anything more than that then id be putting my money into Mk1 Escorts 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, r1flyguy said: Ok, agree maybe a little harsh but seriously, there are better ways of blowing your hard earned, trips to the far east and hookers sounds better than paying overs on a non significant Boxster 😂 If it was offered to me for 8-10k then i would seriously consider it anything more than that then id be putting my money into Mk1 Escorts 🤪 that sounds like a lot more fun than a car you can't drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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