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Message: Re: $74k for the base is including options
Changed By: MikenOH
Change Date: July 25, 2016 11:27AM
Re: $74k for the base is including options
Change Date: July 25, 2016 11:27AM
Re: $74k for the base is including options
[quote=Boxsterra]
The MSRP for the base 718 is $56k, which translates to $38k in 1998 dollars. The base price of the Boxster in 1998 was $40k.
So the price has gone down. There are more options but the pre-optioned car is roughly the same as it was in 1998.[/quote]
You're correct--in constant dollars, the new car is less expensive than the 986.
Having said that, the same holds true to many other performance cars due what car makers have done to cut down on overhead/labor/parts expense.
Regarding that particular car, here is the list of options(numers rounded):
20" Carrera Classic Wheels-------------------------------------------------------------$2800
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)-------------------------------------------------------$3200
Premium Package Plus (Sport Seats, 14-way)-------------------------------------$3200
Power Sport Seats (14-way) with Memory Package------------------------------$2300
Navigation Module for Porsche Communication Management (PCM)-------$1700
Connect Plus--------------------------------------------------------------------------------$1300
BOSE Surround Sound System -------------------------------------------------------$1000
Power Steering Plus-----------------------------------------------------------------------$300
Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest-----------------------------------$200
Paint------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $600
Launch Vehicle
Essentially, they added an automatic tranny, power seats, larger wheels, better sound system and NAV---not exactly exotic options and probably set up the way a lot of people might want it.
You start with a $56K car, add these particular options and--wha la--you have a $74K car; the seats and premium package by themselves $5500; audio/NAV is $4K--crazy to me but people will buy it.
You look at this options list and it's pretty clear than many car markers now include the items in the option package as standard equipment especially in this price range. The pricing on those seats and Premium package to go with it really made my eyes roll.
But there is a glimmer of good news, Guenter--according to the configurator, GT Silver paint is now only $640!
Last--the car came with the newest edition of the PZero tire (PZ4) and they felt better than the earlier model PZero on our car--very grippy, good turn in, the ride felt more supple and seemed a bit quieter on the highway. Tire rack has them priced at around $1500/set!
At that price I don't think I'll be buying them to replace our OE set next year when the time comes.
The MSRP for the base 718 is $56k, which translates to $38k in 1998 dollars. The base price of the Boxster in 1998 was $40k.
So the price has gone down. There are more options but the pre-optioned car is roughly the same as it was in 1998.[/quote]
You're correct--in constant dollars, the new car is less expensive than the 986.
Having said that, the same holds true to many other performance cars due what car makers have done to cut down on overhead/labor/parts expense.
Regarding that particular car, here is the list of options(numers rounded):
20" Carrera Classic Wheels-------------------------------------------------------------$2800
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)-------------------------------------------------------$3200
Premium Package Plus (Sport Seats, 14-way)-------------------------------------$3200
Power Sport Seats (14-way) with Memory Package------------------------------$2300
Navigation Module for Porsche Communication Management (PCM)-------$1700
Connect Plus--------------------------------------------------------------------------------$1300
BOSE Surround Sound System -------------------------------------------------------$1000
Power Steering Plus-----------------------------------------------------------------------$300
Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest-----------------------------------$200
Paint------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $600
Launch Vehicle
Essentially, they added an automatic tranny, power seats, larger wheels, better sound system and NAV---not exactly exotic options and probably set up the way a lot of people might want it.
You start with a $56K car, add these particular options and--wha la--you have a $74K car; the seats and premium package by themselves $5500; audio/NAV is $4K--crazy to me but people will buy it.
You look at this options list and it's pretty clear than many car markers now include the items in the option package as standard equipment especially in this price range. The pricing on those seats and Premium package to go with it really made my eyes roll.
But there is a glimmer of good news, Guenter--according to the configurator, GT Silver paint is now only $640!
Last--the car came with the newest edition of the PZero tire (PZ4) and they felt better than the earlier model PZero on our car--very grippy, good turn in, the ride felt more supple and seemed a bit quieter on the highway. Tire rack has them priced at around $1500/set!
At that price I don't think I'll be buying them to replace our OE set next year when the time comes.
Changed By: MikenOH
Change Date: July 25, 2016 11:17AM
Re: $74k for the base is including options
Change Date: July 25, 2016 11:17AM
Re: $74k for the base is including options
[quote=Boxsterra]
The MSRP for the base 718 is $56k, which translates to $38k in 1998 dollars. The base price of the Boxster in 1998 was $40k.
So the price has gone down. There are more options but the pre-optioned car is roughly the same as it was in 1998.[/quote]
You're correct--in constant dollars, the new car is less expensive than the 986.
Having said that, the same holds true to many other performance cars due what car makers have done to cut down on overhead/labor/parts expense.
Regarding that particular car, here is the list of options(numers rounded):
20" Carrera Classic Wheels-------------------------------------------------------------$2800
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)-------------------------------------------------------$3200
Premium Package Plus (Sport Seats, 14-way)-------------------------------------$3200
Power Sport Seats (14-way) with Memory Package------------------------------$2300
Navigation Module for Porsche Communication Management (PCM)-------$1700
Connect Plus--------------------------------------------------------------------------------$1300
BOSE Surround Sound System -------------------------------------------------------$1000
Power Steering Plus-----------------------------------------------------------------------$300
Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest-----------------------------------$200
Paint------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $600
Launch Vehicle
Essentially, they added an automatic tranny, power seats, larger wheels, better sound system and NAV---not exactly exotic options and probably set up the way a lot of people might want it.
You start with a $56K car, add these particular options and--wha la--you have a $74K car; the seats and premium package by themselves $5500; audio/NAV is $4K--crazy to me but people will buy it.
You look at this options list and it's pretty clear than many car markers now include the items in the option package as standard equipment especially in this price range. The pricing on those seats and Premium package to go with it really made my eyes roll.
But there is a glimmer of good news, Guenter--according to the configurator, GT Silver paint is now only $640!
The MSRP for the base 718 is $56k, which translates to $38k in 1998 dollars. The base price of the Boxster in 1998 was $40k.
So the price has gone down. There are more options but the pre-optioned car is roughly the same as it was in 1998.[/quote]
You're correct--in constant dollars, the new car is less expensive than the 986.
Having said that, the same holds true to many other performance cars due what car makers have done to cut down on overhead/labor/parts expense.
Regarding that particular car, here is the list of options(numers rounded):
20" Carrera Classic Wheels-------------------------------------------------------------$2800
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)-------------------------------------------------------$3200
Premium Package Plus (Sport Seats, 14-way)-------------------------------------$3200
Power Sport Seats (14-way) with Memory Package------------------------------$2300
Navigation Module for Porsche Communication Management (PCM)-------$1700
Connect Plus--------------------------------------------------------------------------------$1300
BOSE Surround Sound System -------------------------------------------------------$1000
Power Steering Plus-----------------------------------------------------------------------$300
Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest-----------------------------------$200
Paint------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $600
Launch Vehicle
Essentially, they added an automatic tranny, power seats, larger wheels, better sound system and NAV---not exactly exotic options and probably set up the way a lot of people might want it.
You start with a $56K car, add these particular options and--wha la--you have a $74K car; the seats and premium package by themselves $5500; audio/NAV is $4K--crazy to me but people will buy it.
You look at this options list and it's pretty clear than many car markers now include the items in the option package as standard equipment especially in this price range. The pricing on those seats and Premium package to go with it really made my eyes roll.
But there is a glimmer of good news, Guenter--according to the configurator, GT Silver paint is now only $640!
Original Message
Author: MikenOHDate: July 25, 2016 11:15AM
Re: $74k for the base is including options
[quote=Boxsterra]
The MSRP for the base 718 is $56k, which translates to $38k in 1998 dollars. The base price of the Boxster in 1998 was $40k.
So the price has gone down. There are more options but the pre-optioned car is roughly the same as it was in 1998.[/quote]
You're correct--in constant dollars, the new car is less expensive than the 986.
Having said that, the same holds true to many performance cars due what car makers have done to cut down on overhead/labor/parts expense.
Regarding that particular car, here is the list of options(numers rounded):
20" Carrera Classic Wheels-------------------------------------------------------------$2800
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)-------------------------------------------------------$3200
Premium Package Plus (Sport Seats, 14-way)-------------------------------------$3200
Power Sport Seats (14-way) with Memory Package------------------------------$2300
Navigation Module for Porsche Communication Management (PCM)-------$1700
Connect Plus--------------------------------------------------------------------------------$1300
BOSE Surround Sound System -------------------------------------------------------$1000
Power Steering Plus-----------------------------------------------------------------------$300
Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest-----------------------------------$200
Paint------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $600
Launch Vehicle
Essentially, they added an automatic tranny, power seats, larger wheels, better sound system and NAV---not exactly exotic options and probably set up the way a lot of people might want it.
You start with a $56K car, add these particular options and--wha la--you have a $74K car; the seats and premium package by themselves $5500; audio/NAV is $4K--crazy to me but people will buy it.
You look at this options list and it's pretty clear than many car markers now include the items in the option package as standard equipment especially in this price range. The pricing on those seats and Premium package to go with it really made my eyes roll.
But there is a glimmer of good news, Guenter--according to the configurator, GT Silver paint is now only $640!
The MSRP for the base 718 is $56k, which translates to $38k in 1998 dollars. The base price of the Boxster in 1998 was $40k.
So the price has gone down. There are more options but the pre-optioned car is roughly the same as it was in 1998.[/quote]
You're correct--in constant dollars, the new car is less expensive than the 986.
Having said that, the same holds true to many performance cars due what car makers have done to cut down on overhead/labor/parts expense.
Regarding that particular car, here is the list of options(numers rounded):
20" Carrera Classic Wheels-------------------------------------------------------------$2800
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)-------------------------------------------------------$3200
Premium Package Plus (Sport Seats, 14-way)-------------------------------------$3200
Power Sport Seats (14-way) with Memory Package------------------------------$2300
Navigation Module for Porsche Communication Management (PCM)-------$1700
Connect Plus--------------------------------------------------------------------------------$1300
BOSE Surround Sound System -------------------------------------------------------$1000
Power Steering Plus-----------------------------------------------------------------------$300
Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest-----------------------------------$200
Paint------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $600
Launch Vehicle
Essentially, they added an automatic tranny, power seats, larger wheels, better sound system and NAV---not exactly exotic options and probably set up the way a lot of people might want it.
You start with a $56K car, add these particular options and--wha la--you have a $74K car; the seats and premium package by themselves $5500; audio/NAV is $4K--crazy to me but people will buy it.
You look at this options list and it's pretty clear than many car markers now include the items in the option package as standard equipment especially in this price range. The pricing on those seats and Premium package to go with it really made my eyes roll.
But there is a glimmer of good news, Guenter--according to the configurator, GT Silver paint is now only $640!