M4can5 Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 I just saw this car on Autotrader that looks too good to be true, the spec, 1 owner, FPSH, good mileage and price ... BUT no pictures, does anyone know this dealer or car ? Apologies to the Moderators, .. please remove if not allowed to add links. https://www.shocars.co.uk/used-cars/porsche-boxster-2-7-981-pdk-euro-5-ss-2dr-oldbury-202306218771486 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306218771486?sort=most-recent&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=981&make=Porsche&model=Boxster&page=2&postcode=nr10 3ay&price-from=17000&price-to=35000&seller-type=trade&transmission=Automatic&year-from=2009&year-to=2023&fromsra Thanks JohnC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Oldbury, W Mids. All visits by appointment only. A very modern business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 What's being hidden? If I had £30k I wouldn't be making an appointment on a vehicle I can't even make and initial assessment on with at least 20 pics or so. Perhaps I'm not modern enough. Caveat Emptor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamick Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) All visits by appointment only......I had the same for the cars I'm viewing tomorrow. Maybe standard practice. Edited July 12, 2023 by Dynamick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubdubz Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 did you call and ask for more pics? It may have just come in perhaps and its being detailed and photographed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Seems a bit expensive for a 2.7? Check whether it has DAB and jukebox, If not then you have limited music options without installing an aftermarket adapter board in the PCM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4can5 Posted July 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 14 hours ago, Dubdubz said: did you call and ask for more pics? It may have just come in perhaps and its being detailed and photographed? I called, .. the photos will be available later today. PS No bi-xenons and no DAB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 agree with cozzykim, if it was an S then it would be a good price, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 PS Best colour though😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlil Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 It does look like a cracking car with low miles and only1 owner, but it doesn’t have nav, cruise control, chrono, pse etc. Also I would want PASM on 20” wheels. So a nice car but not a bargain to me. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4can5 Posted July 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 49 minutes ago, Madlil said: It does look like a cracking car with low miles and only1 owner, but it doesn’t have nav, cruise control, chrono, pse etc. Also I would want PASM on 20” wheels. So a nice car but not a bargain to me. The sales guy was very friendly, ... he confirmed no DAB or bi-xenons, ... also the ad says Sports seats but (even as a non expert) I don't think they are.? ... and it says sports exhaust but shouldn't there be a button in the centre console for them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, M4can5 said: and it says sports exhaust but shouldn't there be a button in the centre console for them ? Yes, it has no button so doesn't have the porsche sports exhaust, easy to check on the rear if you look under and don't see the valves. Looks like it has the sports exhaust tips though, which I think was an option instead of having the oval single standard pipe. Edit: It does say sports tailpipe in the ad too Edited July 13, 2023 by CMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 9 hours ago, M4can5 said: , ... also the ad says Sports seats but (even as a non expert) I don't think they are.? ... Sports seats are the basic seating option (without the shoulder wings) They come in 2 way or 14 way adjustable form. Sports Seats Plus are the deeper seats with shoulder wings and come in 2 way or 18 way adjustable form. My personal preference is For Sports Seats Plus . (My former 718BS had standard sports seats and I really didn't like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4can5 Posted July 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Thanks Moonshine, is the description Sports seats and Sports seats Plus just related to the 981 ? ... in another thread Paul P (of this parish 🙂 ) kindly helped me with a similar query on another thread related to 986/987. Sports seats have the little "loop" over the belt - like these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225500759953?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQjw1_SkBhDwARIsANbGpFuswvF-6x7tLIsmd7M8Kd9r6DWoDOnqWnbjgOmjALynEmmVp_XK7lcaAtA7EALw_wcB Comfort dont - like these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224034437626?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQjw1_SkBhDwARIsANbGpFt3g9y2Q8Ap3qM6hjwBGtV9Ee-khjZ5j0VaEbFqAdd8ad-DUmydOXYaAiG0EALw_wcB JohnC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 50 minutes ago, M4can5 said: Thanks Moonshine, is the description Sports seats and Sports seats Plus just related to the 981 ? ... in another thread Paul P (of this parish 🙂 ) kindly helped me with a similar query on another thread related to 986/987. Sports seats have the little "loop" over the belt - like these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225500759953?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQjw1_SkBhDwARIsANbGpFuswvF-6x7tLIsmd7M8Kd9r6DWoDOnqWnbjgOmjALynEmmVp_XK7lcaAtA7EALw_wcB Comfort dont - like these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224034437626?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQjw1_SkBhDwARIsANbGpFt3g9y2Q8Ap3qM6hjwBGtV9Ee-khjZ5j0VaEbFqAdd8ad-DUmydOXYaAiG0EALw_wcB JohnC I think the terms sports seats and sports Seats Plus carries over to 719 and 911 The upper one of your links would seem to be similar to Sports Seats Plus, the lower "comfort" ones similar to "Sports Seats" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moospeed Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 Glad you posted it actually, has given me an extra nudge to advertise mine. Couldn’t decide where but looks like autotrader might be the best bet, mine is less miles, much better spec, and will have a better warranty - for less money, so should compare well against the competition maybe. I didn’t realise Pistonheads charge for ads now, didn’t have to pay before but it’s been a few years ago I guess… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 3 hours ago, moospeed said: Glad you posted it actually, has given me an extra nudge to advertise mine. Couldn’t decide where but looks like autotrader might be the best bet, mine is less miles, much better spec, and will have a better warranty - for less money, so should compare well against the competition maybe. I didn’t realise Pistonheads charge for ads now, didn’t have to pay before but it’s been a few years ago I guess… Here first 🙂 sounds a good car 🏁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 4 hours ago, moospeed said: Glad you posted it actually, has given me an extra nudge to advertise mine. Couldn’t decide where but looks like autotrader might be the best bet, mine is less miles, much better spec, and will have a better warranty - for less money, so should compare well against the competition maybe. I didn’t realise Pistonheads charge for ads now, didn’t have to pay before but it’s been a few years ago I guess… What are you getting to replace it? Just being nosy.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 4 hours ago, moospeed said: didn’t realise Pistonheads charge for ads now, didn’t have to pay before but it’s been a few years ago I guess… Not so. I put my 996 on there today and any member with 10 years or more history gets free ads. When PetrolTed sold it to Haymarket I was the wrong side of the cut for free ads but not now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moospeed Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 9 hours ago, TV8 said: Not so. I put my 996 on there today and any member with 10 years or more history gets free ads. When PetrolTed sold it to Haymarket I was the wrong side of the cut for free ads but not now! Ah cool… in which case I should still qualify, was basing it on what I’d been told rather than actually trying it out. Will check it out when I’ve got some pics and write-up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moospeed Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 9 hours ago, andygo said: What are you getting to replace it? Just being nosy.......... That’s been the trickiest question yet, it’s exceeded expectations and I really can’t find anything within the budget I’d intended spending (my car + £10k) that I’d even do a straight swap for. Needless to say there’s been very significant budget creep on the searches to find something worthwhile. No logical reason to sell other than wanting to try something else. I have a three year cycle generally so it’s that time… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 3 hours ago, moospeed said: That’s been the trickiest question yet, it’s exceeded expectations and I really can’t find anything within the budget I’d intended spending (my car + £10k) that I’d even do a straight swap for. Needless to say there’s been very significant budget creep on the searches to find something worthwhile. No logical reason to sell other than wanting to try something else. I have a three year cycle generally so it’s that time… I used to have itchy feet after 2 to 3 years, then I bought a Boxster. However I must confess after nearly 5 years a thought did go through my mind recently of something else but then I realised I wouldn't also have the Boxster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 7 hours ago, ½cwt said: I used to have itchy feet after 2 to 3 years, then I bought a Boxster. However I must confess after nearly 5 years a thought did go through my mind recently of something else but then I realised I wouldn't also have the Boxster. The only thing that would tickle my fancy now would be a GTS 4.0 PDK. There was a gorgeous muted red with grey interior one in NI when I was looking for my 981S. I got stern looks from the missus every time I opened the ad (about 100 times). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygo Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 The issue with upgrading to a 4.0 GTS is the £20k price hike from a 981 GTS. I paid £52k for my low mileage 981 GTS CAyman a year ago and much as would love a 4.0l version, it's a struggle to justify. I guess I'll just have to earn more $$$$ instead of beind a peasant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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