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FC 07-20-2021 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JST (Post 574908)
Yes but we don’t have a separate 987 thread. And I think FC should buy a 987 again, anyway.

I would, but not at those prices. And I'd probably want a 987.2.

FC 07-20-2021 04:24 PM

I missed this: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...n-in-the-works

Maybe I am being too optimistic, but any kind of IC engine on an Boxster mule probably means one will be able to buy MTs and a super pricey NA H6 for a few more years.

*crossing fingers*

JST 07-20-2021 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FC (Post 574912)
I would, but not at those prices. And I'd probably want a 987.2.

Ha ha yes but those are even harder to find than reasonably priced 981s.

FC 07-20-2021 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JST (Post 574914)
Ha ha yes but those are even harder to find than reasonably priced 981s.

True. I may just have to suck it up. Plus a decent 987.1S is probably new ND money anyhow.

Alan 07-20-2021 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JST (Post 574908)
Yes but we don’t have a separate 987 thread. And I think FC should buy a 987 again, anyway.

I thought it was a 987 but you had said a 2007 981S which threw me off ... as far as desirable color, I think if you are older and like burgundy it might be but that to me is one of the least desirable colors

JST 07-20-2021 06:34 PM

Ah yes, my bad. That was a typo.

JST 07-21-2021 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan (Post 574916)
I thought it was a 987 but you had said a 2007 981S which threw me off ... as far as desirable color, I think if you are older and like burgundy it might be but that to me is one of the least desirable colors

I mean I wouldn't describe myself as "older" but I like it a lot. It's an interesting color that has a lot more going on than just being burgundy.

More broadly (though still anecdotally) cars like this in actual colors (as opposed to silver, black, or white) tend to do pretty well. They're rare and obviously weren't super popular when the cars were new (or else there would be more of them), but that rarity now means they're pretty desirable.

I suspect you'd still be able to sell a silver or white Boxster faster than one in Carmona red, if you were advertising it locally, but at an auction with a national reach? I'd rather be selling one in an interesting color.

wdc330i 07-21-2021 10:04 AM

I think if you're older, as I am, you probably ODed on burgundy in the '80s. (I had two burgundy Hondas in the late '80s and early '90s.)

So, I avoided the color for many years. But, I have to say, the Boxster looks great in the color. It's red without screaming red.

I may be ready for more burgundy in my life again. (And always have been, when it comes to wine!)

lemming 07-21-2021 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i (Post 574925)
I think if you're older, as I am, you probably ODed on burgundy in the '80s. (I had two burgundy Hondas in the late '80s and early '90s.)

So, I avoided the color for many years. But, I have to say, the Boxster looks great in the color. It's red without screaming red.

I may be ready for more burgundy in my life again. (And always have been, when it comes to wine!)

Me too (Arena Red 993).

But I wouldn’t rule it out if the rest of the car was equipped well. But I haven’t ever been picky about options either.

JST 08-31-2021 08:08 PM

Another Carmona red Boxster, this time with a much more challenging Terracotta interior option. And a Cocoa top.

It's...well, I am a huge proponent of getting cars in colors, but this is more than I can take.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-boxster-s-13/

I think it must have been a Virginia Tech grad?


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