Selling the DB12 Volante
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So after some quick thinking yesterday have decided to sell the DB12 after 6 months - don’t get me wrong, love the car but can’t explain just feeling a little underwhelmed by it and have decided I want a car that I’ll feel less precious about and looking to purchase a new Porsche Boxster 4.0 GTS. Have had two Boxsters before and I think the 4.0 is a great car to have.
So let’s see how much I lose in 6 months even after having got £40,000 off of list plus some money back last month after a few niggles.
So let’s see how much I lose in 6 months even after having got £40,000 off of list plus some money back last month after a few niggles.
Aston have said they are interested in buying in - so far best trade offer I have had is £172 which isn’t that bad but let’s wait and see.
I feel weird doing this as I know we are meant to feel like we are in a fortunate position to have such cars but tbh I don’t really feel it. Kind of have that been there, seen that attitude.
Don’t know what I’d feel about a Ferrari mind you - let’s see
I feel weird doing this as I know we are meant to feel like we are in a fortunate position to have such cars but tbh I don’t really feel it. Kind of have that been there, seen that attitude.
Don’t know what I’d feel about a Ferrari mind you - let’s see
Sorry to hear that the DB12 didn’t do it for you and the frustrating initial niggles.
The GTS will feel a lot more compact and useable - I considered a Spyder before the Vantage, but couldn’t live with the idea of having to stop to put the roof back up - think no hard shoulder motorways.
As Porsche have just announced they’ve stopped producing the Cayman and Boxster you’ll be restricted to the pre-specified ones they have on stock so be quick in looking and choosing.
Let us know how you get on.
….I don’t suppose that Vantage key cover and other bits are still around are they?
The GTS will feel a lot more compact and useable - I considered a Spyder before the Vantage, but couldn’t live with the idea of having to stop to put the roof back up - think no hard shoulder motorways.
As Porsche have just announced they’ve stopped producing the Cayman and Boxster you’ll be restricted to the pre-specified ones they have on stock so be quick in looking and choosing.
Let us know how you get on.
….I don’t suppose that Vantage key cover and other bits are still around are they?
Stark999 said:
Aston have said they are interested in buying in - so far best trade offer I have had is £172
Simpo Two said:
£175
Stark999 said:
You think that’s what they will offer?
Surely your car must be worth more than that.
Is it only 6 months old?
My Lada Niva has recently been valued at 182 Pounds and 39 Pence, including half a gallon of petrol and it has a heated rear window, so useful when pushing the car in cold weather.
£172k seems very reasonable given this is £189k at a dealer.
How does yours differ spec wise?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2025090460...
Jon39 said:
Stark999 said:
Aston have said they are interested in buying in - so far best trade offer I have had is £172
Simpo Two said:
£175
Stark999 said:
You think that s what they will offer?
Surely your car must be worth more than that.
Is it only 6 months old?
My Lada Niva has recently been valued at 182 Pounds and 39 Pence, including half a gallon of petrol and it has a heated rear window, so useful when pushing the car in cold weather.
Jon got it. I was hoping to take advantage of the lack of a 'K' to 'grab a bargin' as they say. Curses. But you have to try...
Overall, yes in theory you'll get more in a private sale - there's no profit-making middleman - but the problem at this level is the amount of £ required and people fret about warranties so selling to a dealer would certainly be much easier.
I've never tried to sell a DB12 but I think my plan, if you're not doing a p/ex, would be to contact several dealers, see what they offer, how much you can talk them up and then do the deal.
Stark999 said:
Thanks everyone.
We advertised our 911 (992.1) this year and we had loads of offers and then a dealer came to us and offered us £5K more. So I might try it and see
Good luck, right on the cusp of the season, perhaps worth calling around all dealers.We advertised our 911 (992.1) this year and we had loads of offers and then a dealer came to us and offered us £5K more. So I might try it and see
What did wbac offer, sometimes they are good.
I sold back to AM dealers three times less hassle and a decent price.
You need to contact at least 3 AM dealers as in my case prices were £10K difference between dealers.
There are eight DB12 Volante for sale at AM dealers at the moment £200K is top listing the dealer needs £10k margin so £175K to £180K should be achievable.
You need to contact at least 3 AM dealers as in my case prices were £10K difference between dealers.
There are eight DB12 Volante for sale at AM dealers at the moment £200K is top listing the dealer needs £10k margin so £175K to £180K should be achievable.
Stark999 said:
WBAC £166, Motorway £169 and Car Wow £173. I m tempted to put it up on Autotrader for £180 and see what comes back
If you're not simply selling to a dealer then don't forget you can advertise on PH 
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/search?make-id=14&...
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