I'm waiting to hear from THE expert on used Boxster prices - Abe, where ARE you???

1997 Boxster - $19,900

[www.autotrader.com]

On a separate note...any know how the nickname stealer ever came about?

Totally worth it. Remember that it's had ALL the servicing done to it by the dealer.

Just imagine the stacks of records they must have with a car that's been driven about 450 miles a year. ....let's see, for me that would be one round trip to the dealer for an oil change each year + 250 "fun" miles.

Bet it was owner by a little old lady who drove it to church at the end of her block once a week.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/23/2012 08:23PM by Guenter in Ontario. (view changes)

Actually, this might not be such a bad purchase for a collector. First year available? Well optioned?

It says, "Only 6500 miles! This is one fo the 1st 200 Boxsters ever built (actually rolled off the line in Zuffenhausen!). Absolutley perfect Glacire White over Nephrite Green Special Leather. This is the nicest example 986 available anywhere. Over $50K new, this Boxster is equipped from the factory with Aluminum Hard Top, Sport Package, Tonneau Cover (only year available), Heated Front Seats, Aluminum Door Sills and Leather front console and 17" Boxster Wheels."

Although I found this line odd, "Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling us prior to purchase." Not very confidence inspiring.

... in our SoFla market at that price.
Allow $1,500 for the hardtop
Allow $1,500 for the low mileage
That makes it $16,900 for a '97.
It's about $10,000 too high!
But, remember what Mr. Barnum said, although they now say he didn't say it
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)

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"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting" ... Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney in "LeMans"

"If you wait, all that happens is that you get older"... Mario Andretti

"Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose" ... Ayrton Senna

Pedro, I don't understand your math. You stated that with the hard top and low mileage the price would be $16,900. They are asking $19,900....$3,000 higher, not "$10,000 too high." What am I missing here?

Asking ........................... $19,900.00
Hard Top allowance ........ -1,500.00
Low mileage allowance ... -1,500.00
Asking price of 1997 .... $16,900.00
Value of 1997 car ........... $6,900.00
Difference ..................... $10,000.00

In other words, this car, in the SoFla market should be worth:
$6,900.00 + $1,500.00 + $1,500.00 = $9,900.00.
It's $10,000.00 too high.

Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)

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Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar

"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting" ... Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney in "LeMans"

"If you wait, all that happens is that you get older"... Mario Andretti

"Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose" ... Ayrton Senna

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Pedro (Weston, FL)
... in our SoFla market at that price.
Allow $1,500 for the hardtop
Allow $1,500 for the low mileage
That makes it $16,900 for a '97.
It's about $10,000 too high!
But, remember what Mr. Barnum said, although they now say he didn't say it
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

I'm not sure if it will sell in the local market for that price, despite the mileage.
A 15 year old, low mileage car, with some options, but having an interior color that won't appeal to everyone--then the price.
I'm with Pedro on this one--$10K sounds about right despite mileage.

C'mon Abe, this is your time to SHINE!

Well, I sold my '99 for $19K late in '07. I had more than twice the miles and not near this equipment level.
While the asking price here is rather lofty, I don't think $15K would be out of reach on this thing. I still think the early standard Boxsters are really sweet cars. I love my 'S', but there are a few qualities that the first cars had that are missing from the later cars, including the 'S' models.
In tracking the values the last year or so, it doesn't seem as though prices are dropping off as fast as they were. Remember, sales of the new Boxster have been slow for a number of years now, and the market isn't as flooded as it once was. Less cars are available.
At any rate, I think the Boxster/Cayman chassis is Porsche's best. Anyone wishing to snag one of the most enjoyable cars on the planet cannot go wrong by choosing one. And the pre-owned cars that are well taken care of are a bargain.

1. it was 4 years ago
2. it was pre-financial meltdown. By 2008 or so, Boxster, Caymans, and other Porsches were sitting on lots, and it seems (for Boxsters and Caymans at least), sales have not fully recovered.

I don't think a '99 would go for any near $19k now. ("Should" is a better word, there may be buyer out there.)

1999 Arctic Sivler/black/black (sold)
2008s Silver/black/black - so predictable
2011 Outback
8/24/2011 first Grandson