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Old 07-25-2019, 12:50 PM   #21
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Pretty well-loaded 2012 987S in red with 18k miles asking $38k.
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Old 07-25-2019, 12:52 PM   #22
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I mean, that's not a good deal. Is the goal here to search for overpriced cars and use those as an example of Boxsters being poor value?
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Well, that's a very low mileage 2012 Boxster S. Compared to a 2007 S2000, that looks like a pretty good deal. But definitely apples and oranges on the years. How much does a 2007 Boxster S go for?
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I'd probably look for a 2009, the first year of the DI Boxsters. A cursory look on cars.com finds several cars below $30k.
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I'd probably look for a 2009, the first year of the DI Boxsters. A cursory look on cars.com finds several cars below $30k.
I just checked 07's and higher mileage (80-90k miles) ask under 20k. 50k mile examples ask mid 20's, and cream puffs ask upper 20's.
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I'd probably look for a 2009, the first year of the DI Boxsters. A cursory look on cars.com finds several cars below $30k.
I did that as well and some of those do look good. I was mostly joking on the red car post.

I do really appreciate all of the reply’s and feedback.

I just did read online that they are thinking of putting a 6 back on the 718 GTS. If they do then the 981’s may start to come down. If I ever get a Boxster it will be a 981.
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I just did read online that they are thinking of putting a 6 back on the 718 GTS. If they do then the 981’s may start to come down. If I ever get a Boxster it will be a 981.
I hope that happens, but the reality is that those will start at $100k. I am not sure they will put pressure on $60k-and-under cars.

EDIT: It should, however, put pressure on the 3-4 y.o., $90k 981 Spyders. Maybe those will push the 981 GTS's and other loaded cars a bit lower.
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If you're getting rid of the m5, a more complete daily driver may be a better option (cough 1er, cough). E90 328 hardtop vert, the recommendations for a 987 (you don't need an S if you're comparing to a s2k or miata), something that won't get tirig really quickly.

The 718 w/ h6 will be small production 100k+ so I don't think it will have a big impact on the price of 981s.

If you want even cheaper, z4s, and 986s can be had for under $15k and would be a good combo of fun and usable for 2 seats.
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I did that as well and some of those do look good. I was mostly joking on the red car post.

I do really appreciate all of the reply’s and feedback.

I just did read online that they are thinking of putting a 6 back on the 718 GTS. If they do then the 981’s may start to come down. If I ever get a Boxster it will be a 981.
If it's just a car to hold you over, why restrict yourself to a 981? While they're great cars I'm sure (I've never driven one), that's a completely different class of car than an S2000. I'd argue that a 987S is as well, but it just happens to be one that you can get for S2000 money.
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If it's just a car to hold you over, why restrict yourself to a 981? While they're great cars I'm sure (I've never driven one), that's a completely different class of car than an S2000. I'd argue that a 987S is as well, but it just happens to be one that you can get for S2000 money.
I am sorry if I confused everyone. I am not getting a 981 now. I was just saying if I ever get a Boxster in the future it will be a 981.

The only reason the S2000 made sense for me is that it will not be driven much or long distances and I am sure if I keep the miles down I can get a lot of my money back when I go to sell. Then get my M2 comp OR maybe a 981 after I am in a better place to do so and the prices may have come down some.

I hope that clears it up.
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