Boxster Spyder

[LemonTart]

2010spy said:

Nice spec. Should sell at that price?

Thanks, let’s see.

[2010spy]

Nice spec. Should sell at that price?

[2010spy]

Nice spec. Should sell at that price?

[CarreraLightweightRacing]

Porsche911R said:

CarreraLightweightRacing said:

Just looking for a bit of confirmation. My Spyder is going for a minor service tomorrow. I have been quoted 1000 by both of my two local OPC's (Trier and Manthey), for what is effectively an oil change and 30min inspection. Is this the going rate for such a service as it seems somewhat more than I would have guessed for such a simply service?

took mine out of the Porsche loop, was £220 service, £75 brakes fluid and £40 to replace the caliper nipples Porsche never undid anyway so they seezed in on the inners which I asked them to bleed propley.

plus point is brakes are back to mega amazingness :-)

Screw these daft prices for a oil change and check over.

Thanks for the feedback, it does hurt paying such ridiculous prices for a very simple service on a Boxster. I ended up taking it to Manthey Racing (OPC). Mainly as the drive over is fantastic so I made a little 150mile tour out of it to justify it; man-maths or something

Sunrise in the Eifel:


Then onwards to the NBR:


Quick wonder around the car park whilst the car is being worked on:

[gareth h]

Chaps, I’d appreciate opinions on this car please, https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/Boxster-Spyder...

[MannyLon]

gareth h said:

Chaps, I’d appreciate opinions on this car please, https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/Boxster-Spyder...

Seems okay price wise. Does not have bucket seats, which many people desire.

[woodysnr]

gareth h said:

Chaps, I’d appreciate opinions on this car please, https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/Boxster-Spyder...

Hi it looks a nice car and spec and price wise seems ok and will come with a 2 yr warranty and will no doubt be serviced ,it has Michelin tyres ,most came with Pirelli which are not as good and no rim protectors ,the 18 way seats are not everyone's choice ,are you px you own car against if so doubt you will get near to your asking price
B

[gareth h]

woodysnr said:

Hi it looks a nice car and spec and price wise seems ok and will come with a 2 yr warranty and will no doubt be serviced ,it has Michelin tyres ,most came with Pirelli which are not as good and no rim protectors ,the 18 way seats are not everyone's choice ,are you px you own car against if so doubt you will get near to your asking price
B

I’d prefer buckets, but was surprised how low you sit in the electric seats. It does have new Mich PS4S which is a plus, the Lotus will be sold privately or SOR, if I decide to proceed so no pix.
hopefully get a test drive next week, looking for something slightly less focused than the Exige, but not too “ordinary”

[RSVP911]

gareth h said:

I’d prefer buckets, but was surprised how low you sit in the electric seats. It does have new Mich PS4S which is a plus, the Lotus will be sold privately or SOR, if I decide to proceed so no pix.
hopefully get a test drive next week, looking for something slightly less focused than the Exige, but not too “ordinary”

I think that looks a really nice low mileage example. Also importantly it hasn’t got the horrid white internal dash , door , centre console trim. (Most do) I think that with a good fast road set up geo will work really well.

[woodysnr]

gareth h said:

woodysnr said:

Hi it looks a nice car and spec and price wise seems ok and will come with a 2 yr warranty and will no doubt be serviced ,it has Michelin tyres ,most came with Pirelli which are not as good and no rim protectors ,the 18 way seats are not everyone's choice ,are you px you own car against if so doubt you will get near to your asking price
B

I’d prefer buckets, but was surprised how low you sit in the electric seats. It does have new Mich PS4S which is a plus, the Lotus will be sold privately or SOR, if I decide to proceed so no pix.
hopefully get a test drive next week, looking for something slightly less focused than the Exige, but not too “ordinary”

sorry the comment about PX I was getting you confused with another Gareth who is selling his car at the moment ,you may be able to negotiate a deal on the price .as to the seats surprised as I find the buckets to low for me as short frame 5.8 have to sit close to the wheel to reach clutch pedal ,the 18 way i would have thought had height adjustment to raise you up .the 918 seats have height adjustment but no heaters ,but some say you sit to upright .hope you enjoy the test drive .I owned a 981 for a few years they hold their value well ,the exhaust sound if fantastic .

[CallThatMusic]

gareth h said:

Chaps, I’d appreciate opinions on this car please, https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/Boxster-Spyder...

This has the reverse camera which I don’t have and now think would be useful !
Plus it has the 18 way seats which I prefer so overall with low miles looks pretty good to me..

[woodysnr]

I would say overall it is well spec car ,apart from possibly the buckets ,but it would not be at that price point if it had them more like £72.981 the 2 year warranty and possibly push for a inter service will see you cost free motoring for 2 year and at the end still think you would get close to your money back which cant be bad .that car new was possible around what they are asking now when new .

[Porsche911R]

woodysnr said:

I would say overall it is well spec car ,apart from possibly the buckets ,but it would not be at that price point if it had them more like £72.981 the 2 year warranty and possibly push for a inter service will see you cost free motoring for 2 year and at the end still think you would get close to your money back which cant be bad .that car new was possible around what they are asking now when new .

These cars pop up private at £62k with full spec inc buckets.
£65k will be more common, £72k is dreaming as is money back !!!
Comfort seated 981 I value starting with a 5.

[MannyLon]

Porsche911R said:

These cars pop up private at £62k with full spec inc buckets.
£65k will be more common, £72k is dreaming as is money back !!!
Comfort seated 981 I value starting with a 5.

When you see these imaginary low values, post it on here. It really sounds like you’re dreaming sometimes

[CallThatMusic]

MannyLon said:

Porsche911R said:

These cars pop up private at £62k with full spec inc buckets.
£65k will be more common, £72k is dreaming as is money back !!!
Comfort seated 981 I value starting with a 5.

When you see these imaginary low values, post it on here. It really sounds like you’re dreaming sometimes

It’s just his value it is meaningless.
Maybe he values all cars starting with a 5. Who know. Who cares.

[ClioTrophy55]

RSVP911 said:

gareth h said:

I’d prefer buckets, but was surprised how low you sit in the electric seats. It does have new Mich PS4S which is a plus, the Lotus will be sold privately or SOR, if I decide to proceed so no pix.
hopefully get a test drive next week, looking for something slightly less focused than the Exige, but not too “ordinary”

I think that looks a really nice low mileage example. Also importantly it hasn’t got the horrid white internal dash , door , centre console trim. (Most do) I think that with a good fast road set up geo will work really well.

You mean this horrid white internal dash? And that horrid Peridot Green colour?

[Porsche911R]

CallThatMusic said:

It’s just his value it is meaningless.
Maybe he values all cars starting with a 5. Who know. Who cares.

JZM had one at £62k, as did Ashgoods.

been a few with buckets at £62k

Really nice one owner car for sale in Scotland full spec at £64k atm

nothing to hide here, prices are prices.
Full spec dealer one up at £65k atm

does seem to upset people, prices !!

Edited by Porsche911R on Sunday 27th September 16:12

[MannyLon]

Porsche911R said:

JZM had one at £62k, as did Ashgoods.

been a few with buckets at £62k

Really nice one owner car for sale in Scotland full spec at £64k atm

nothing to hide here, prices are prices.
Full spec dealer one up at £65k atm

does seem to upset people, prices !!

Edited by Porsche911R on Sunday 27th September 16:12

If you're gonna quote prices, please put the links to them. It could help buyers.

[EvoSid]

Porsche911R said:

JZM had one at £62k, as did Ashgoods.

been a few with buckets at £62k

Really nice one owner car for sale in Scotland full spec at £64k atm

nothing to hide here, prices are prices.
Full spec dealer one up at £65k atm

does seem to upset people, prices !!

Edited by Porsche911R on Sunday 27th September 16:12

Where is the one in Scotland ?

[Fatherdougal]

gareth h said:

Chaps, I’d appreciate opinions on this car please, https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/Boxster-Spyder...

Funny enough, I saw this in the flesh last week and I all I can say it was absolutely bloody gorgeous. Looked completely immaculate.