Time for a slow 981 search - Page 39

FC · 07-20-2021, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

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

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

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

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

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

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?

07-20-2021, 04:24 PM	#382
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,256	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

07-20-2021, 06:34 PM	#386
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,609	Ah yes, my bad. That was a typo.

07-21-2021, 10:04 AM	#388
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,291	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!)

08-31-2021, 08:08 PM	#390
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,609	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?