Buying 981 50K miles any concerns?

Buying 981 50K miles any concerns?

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griffter

3,981 posts

254 months

Monday 18th February 2019
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PowerMalc said:
Here is my identical colour schemed Boxster 'S'
Bought April last year and now has 32000 miles on her
Registered April 2012 and was a launch car hence why it has 28 factory options
GT Silver metallic Espresso leather Brown roof
20" Carrera S wheels
Coloured wheel centres
Bi Xenon lights with PDLS
Park sensors F & R
PDK
PASM
PTV
Sport chrono
Power steering plus
PCM
Bose
Tel module
TV tuner
Voice control
Heated seats
ventilated seats
14 way seats
cruise
Auto dim mirrors
Folding mirrors
2 zone climate control
Lighting design package
Espresso natural leather
Isofix
Wind deflector
Smoking package

And no sports exhaust which I did not want,
the sound of the flat 6 to me is mellifluous enough !!





Here is the Espresso interior on a show launch car (not mine)





Edited by PowerMalc on Friday 15th February 13:48
That’s lovely! Bit like a homage to the 550 Anniversary.

LordGrover

33,531 posts

211 months

Monday 18th February 2019
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griffter said:
That’s lovely! Bit like a homage to the 550 Anniversary.
How's doing, mate? Long time no see.

Koln-RS

3,849 posts

211 months

Monday 18th February 2019
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Mileage should not be a problem, providing it has been properly looked after (shabby details are a good indication of lack of owner care) and correctly serviced - ideally FPSH.

What I have noticed is that, as mileage rises, values start to drop off notably or they are slower to sell, so more chance of netting a lower priced bargain.

It shouldn't be the case, but there are quite a lot of sub-20k mls Boxsters, so 30k+ start to look higher mileage, and 40-50k+ more so.

Remember, some 981s are now approaching 7 years old, so the full Porsche warranty is good for 'peace of mind' - especially on the more complex optioned cars - as there is more to go wrong.

Good luck



mgstu

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32 posts

158 months

Monday 18th February 2019
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Koln-RS said:
Mileage should not be a problem, providing it has been properly looked after (shabby details are a good indication of lack of owner care) and correctly serviced - ideally FPSH.

What I have noticed is that, as mileage rises, values start to drop off notably or they are slower to sell, so more chance of netting a lower priced bargain.

It shouldn't be the case, but there are quite a lot of sub-20k mls Boxsters, so 30k+ start to look higher mileage, and 40-50k+ more so.

Remember, some 981s are now approaching 7 years old, so the full Porsche warranty is good for 'peace of mind' - especially on the more complex optioned cars - as there is more to go wrong.

Good luck
I have jumped in! I listened to the advice inspected carefully, noted a few stone chips to front, some wear internally, noted full OPC stamped service book, although next one due the middle of the year (Aug) and have paid a deposit........, what do you think 2012 981 S, 52K, with PDK, Chrono, 14 way seats, cruise and 4 6-8mm tyres - £30K

Koln-RS

3,849 posts

211 months

Monday 18th February 2019
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Having looked at the market recently, I would say £30k is little on the high for that mileage and year, although colour and spec are quite nice and popular choice.

Presumably, it's from an independent trader, so if you are keen, may be worth a pre-purchase inspection to make sure it's as good as you hope, or whether there are grounds for negotiation.

Also, although less outright performance, that budget would give you a lot of choice amongst newer, much lower miles, high spec, 2.7s - which I've always found very sweet to drive - i.e. https://www.eurobrandrushgreen.co.uk/used-cars/por...

DJMC

3,431 posts

102 months

Monday 18th February 2019
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Yes, I chose 2.7 981 over the S.

I had my "must have" spec list searching for used in 2015. About 10 options I "had" to have. Missed on one or two of course.

PASM wasn't on the list but the car I chose happened to have it and now it would be in the top three "must haves" and any car without it would be rejected. Have you tried one with it?

14 ways strangely useful, especially thigh extension and electric column. Moves away when exiting or entering.

May be too late to change - you sound smitten.

mgstu

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32 posts

158 months

Tuesday 19th February 2019
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DJMC said:
Yes, I chose 2.7 981 over the S.

I had my "must have" spec list searching for used in 2015. About 10 options I "had" to have. Missed on one or two of course.

PASM wasn't on the list but the car I chose happened to have it and now it would be in the top three "must haves" and any car without it would be rejected. Have you tried one with it?

14 ways strangely useful, especially thigh extension and electric column. Moves away when exiting or entering.

May be too late to change - you sound smitten.
It is with an independent, intention is to get a Porsche warranty when serviced in Aug. Yes it has PASM as well as DRL regards 14-way, I’ve already saved my driving position 😊. I know it is a very personal thing but one of my ‘must haves’ was non-black leather, I wanted some colour to lift the interior, the beige (not many about) almost sold it there and then! I have driven a 2014 2.7 and it drove immaculately, although felt a little tame, but it was a test drive! The other influencing factor is the dealer is giving me a good part-ex...... yes I’m smitten - thanks everyone for the pointers and comments.

testdrive

2,904 posts

194 months

Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Any pics of the inside OP, don't see many in that combo.

mgstu

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32 posts

158 months

Tuesday 19th February 2019
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testdrive said:
Any pics of the inside OP, don't see many in that combo.
Here you go, borrowed from the sellers website, I’m sure they won’t mind as I’m picking it up on Saturday!


testdrive

2,904 posts

194 months

Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Looks good and seems highly spec'd. Black sports design wheel would finish it off nicely.

Check if the wind deflector is in the front compartment as it's not fitted.

FrankCayman

2,121 posts

212 months

Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Had my 981c 2.7 from new back in April 2013. Now has 100,000 miles on it. I wouldn't have any concerns about 50K !

mgstu

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32 posts

158 months

Tuesday 19th February 2019
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testdrive said:
Looks good and seems highly spec'd. Black sports design wheel would finish it off nicely.

Check if the wind deflector is in the front compartment as it's not fitted.
I would have liked a black too dash like you can get on 911’s, I understand it’s not an option on Boxsters. Thanks a Good point, it was fitted when I had the test drive (s), but will make sure it’s there when collecting!

jayxx83

504 posts

195 months

Wednesday 20th February 2019
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FrankCayman said:
Had my 981c 2.7 from new back in April 2013. Now has 100,000 miles on it. I wouldn't have any concerns about 50K !
Sounds epic. As these smaller engines run in they just feel so flexible and elastic. Yours must run like a dream with 100k on!

drjdog

345 posts

69 months

Thursday 21st February 2019
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So said:
That cocoa looks better than it should.
I have the cocoa leather in my car (987), and it's really nice. Only trouble is that the cocoa plastics in places are painted or coated, which can come off. I still wouldn't swap it for black.

LordGrover

33,531 posts

211 months

Thursday 21st February 2019
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Guy over on boxa.net at 200,000 miles...

SnowySpeeder

214 posts

240 months

Thursday 21st February 2019
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LordGrover said:
Guy over on boxa.net at 200,000 miles...
I'm good for at least another 138,000 thenlaugh