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Geoff39GL

573 posts

136 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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TB303 said:
Where do you draw the line there though - the same could be said of speccing a car yellow. But some people want a yellow car.

Personally lack of PCM wouldn’t put me off (hence why I didn’t spec it myself), and I’d prefer more other options. But that’s just me....

I would want heated seats over PCM, for example!
I think you need both, plus leather plus carbon and while I agree you should spec the car for yourself if you intend to keep the car for just 2 or 3 years which applies to most of us I think you should take into consideration resale. When we decide to change a quick sale if you go SOR or a better trade in will pay dividends for the few extra quid spent when purchasing.

av185

18,497 posts

127 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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Would agree IF you are speccing your car to keep for a long time.

But many sell within a short time frame and wonder why they receive a raping price wise and the car struggles to sell.

Imo it is always worth speccing your cars to suit yourself BUT also bearing in mind what the general market wants so if you do need to sell in the short term e.g if circumstances change you are not held to ransom.

It really is that simple.

Geoff39GL

573 posts

136 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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av185 said:
Would agree IF you are speccing your car to keep for a long time.

But many sell within a short time frame and wonder why they receive a raping price wise and the car struggles to sell.

Imo it is always worth speccing your cars to suit yourself BUT also bearing in mind what the general market wants so if you do need to sell in the short term e.g if circumstances change you are not held to ransom.

It really is that simple.
Agreed - Well said smile

JayK12

2,321 posts

202 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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Yes did a bit more digging and seen it doesn't have heated seats, I generally wouldn't buy a cab without heated seats but even this weekend I didn't have them on so maybe I don't need them?

Never used the NAV in my GTS, so for me its not a problem, as I'd be buying for myself. However I don't want to take a raping or be stuck with a car should I need to shift it so want to buy at the right price.

Miles wise it does seem a bit more than others but 5K miles in 2.5 years, I wouldn't say thats high? I've done that in my GTS.

Anyone know what list price would have been for this car?

Edited by JayK12 on Monday 7th January 13:16

philnotts

689 posts

200 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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Guess at 67k ish...

av185

18,497 posts

127 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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JayK12 said:
Anyone know what list price would have been for this car?

Edited by JayK12 on Monday 7th January 13:16
Mines identical spec no bose but with pcm and folding buckets.

Around £67k excluding ved.

JayK12

2,321 posts

202 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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Thanks chaps. It doesn't have bluetooth audio, using an AUX cable seems so old school. Simple thing but one that I do frequently use when not out in Wales.

Edited by JayK12 on Monday 7th January 14:26

woodysnr

1,024 posts

228 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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Considering selling mine Red .April 2016 4600 mls 1 owner listed below is the spec if anyone is looking or knows of anyone in the market please pass on detail ..will be advertising in the various places very soon . Guards Red.
SOLD SOLD



Edited by woodysnr on Tuesday 8th January 23:37

Fokker

3,460 posts

222 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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They have had it in for a while now. Probably early Nov time.
Its a nice car. £68k might well buy it.

woodysnr

1,024 posts

228 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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Add now live
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

SOLD SOLD SOLD

Edited by woodysnr on Tuesday 8th January 23:38

philnotts

689 posts

200 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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woodysnr said:
Just to let you know, you have 1 pic of your red 987 Spyder in with the 981 advert images.

BrotherMouzone

3,169 posts

174 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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woodysnr said:
Stunning.

Don’t think I’ve seen a Guards Red before.

testdrive

2,907 posts

195 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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My s2000 didn't have heated seats I don't ever remember it bothering me, arms and hands were always colder than my body. Seems weird that most of you have such low miles on the cars so most likely summer use only and then get hung up on details like that.

Armitage.Shanks

2,269 posts

85 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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Absence of Nav looks to be a killer, even though it's second-rate compared to other manufacturers?

woodysnr

1,024 posts

228 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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Armitage.Shanks said:
Absence of Nav looks to be a killer, even though it's second-rate compared to other manufacturers?
In any other car I would kind off agree but in a Spyder I felt not worth specking it and the Porsche system is poor as you say most people I know use an app off their phone .It was what I wanted as many have said you do not spec for the next owner ,the price reflects it and price is negotiable as in all sales certainly the cheapest in country .miles /year wise and one of only 12 or so in red I believe .

Boxster7

326 posts

107 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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BrotherMouzone said:
woodysnr said:
Stunning.

Don’t think I’ve seen a Guards Red before.
Did you miss my picture a few posts up...... I’m very disappointed biggrin

DS240

4,655 posts

218 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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Armitage.Shanks said:
Absence of Nav looks to be a killer, even though it's second-rate compared to other manufacturers?
Never understand these days why it’s even seen as an issue. Most in car systems lack behind 3rd party devices at a fraction of the cost and even worse, most free nav apps perform better... and totally free.

Didn’t bother in the 987 Spyder. Knew I’d have it for a while and any nav would be so dated if it comes to selling time anyway.

Unless already optioned or comes as standard as new, I wouldn’t even be bothered at car purchase about built in nav.

jimmy p

960 posts

166 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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That red 981 spyder looks beautiful.

woodysnr

1,024 posts

228 months

Monday 7th January 2019
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jimmy p said:
That red 981 spyder looks beautiful.
Thanks it is a beautiful car and it really suits the colour have had a bit of interest already just not quite there price wise.

Not Ideal

2,898 posts

188 months

Tuesday 8th January 2019
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That looks awesome Woody.
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