My quest for a Boxster - some advice please?

[starshots]

I think your 2nd option is just about OK price wise but you may need to settle for a higher mileage car. I too am on the lookout, slightly different car but not far off and i'm struggling to find what I want.

I find dealer prices are going a bit crazy but always found they will negotiate with you if you try. Private sellers seem to set a price and stick to it, there are many cars that have been on sale for many months at the same price.

[starshots]

I'm looking for a 2011 3.4 manual, low miles and 1 owner if possible. A few toys would be nice but not essential. I've no idea about a list but it's pretty easy to work it out by looking at what cars for sale have.

[Trev450]

You appear to be monitoring the most popular ones, Top Marques is worth a look too.

[VladD]

Ffffaster said:

Where can I find a list and guide of all the options that were available?

Edited by Ffffaster on Sunday 26th June 21:26

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987.2

[nigelj77]

Ffffaster, I feel your frustration, I'm looking too at the moment and really struggling, I'm looking for a 987.1 3.4, I know they are a little more risky in terms of scoring but I cant justify paying more for a weekend toy.

There seem to be lots of overpriced 3.2s around, I can't find a decent sensible mileage 3.4 manual that's been looked after as I would like for around £15K.

Being in the North East doesn't seem to be helping me much either.....

[Trev450]

That is more than just damage to the door. It extends to the sill and quarter panel too.

[sato]

Ffffaster said:

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2. 2009/2010 3.4 Boxster S. I'm prepared to spend up to £20,000 on one of these, but I'm really struggling to find a car with under 40,000 miles or at all really.

Am I being unrealistice with price?

I've recently bought just that car, but had to pay slightly more. Assuming that you want a manual and are at all bothered about spec or colour you are left with a pretty small pool of cars. If you want a good service history as well, in all probability almost all will be appearing for sale at Porsche specialists rather than anywhere else, with the premium (and reassurance) that comes with.

[Ffffaster]

anonymous said:

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Thanks guy, the car has been repaired already and the chap selling it has had the car for a couple of years already. I would have the car checked before I bought, but what do we think the "right" price is for this car given the expertise on the forum. Just to reiterate, those pictures are pre-repair from a couple of years ago.

[VladD]

Ffffaster said:

Thanks guy, the car has been repaired already and the chap selling it has had the car for a couple of years already. I would have the car checked before I bought, but what do we think the "right" price is for this car given the expertise on the forum. Just to reiterate, those pictures are pre-repair from a couple of years ago.

I think you'll need to provide more details on year and specification.

[Ffffaster]

Thanks Cmoose, that all makes very good sense. I think, like you I'd need to be at close to 50% of the value.

Vlad, its a 2009 car with 38,000 miles. 3.4 S with PDK. Satnav, heated seats and Bose amongst the usual spec. Looks like extended leather too. However, no heated seats that I can see from the interior panel.

[VladD]

Good spec. As has been said if it's a good price and a long termer, why not.

[Ffffaster]

Well, I'll give it a try but I don't think he'll accept the £13,000-£14,000 that I'm going to offer him!

Jokes aside, what you guys have said is backing up the research I've been doing, so it is probably a fair offer given the seller has priced it at about £18,000.