Larry Herman

My wife and I have decided that we need a fun car for the two of us, definitely a convertible, and just stopped by our local Porsche dealer today. They had a quite loaded, really gorgeous black Boxster S sitting on the showroom floor, stickered at $66,900. My friend is the main Porsche salesman there, and told me that if I wanted it, I could have it for $60K even, plus taxes & tags. It has PASM, 19" wheels, sport chrono, tan leather with the adaptive seats, and Litronics headlights. What do you think, buy it? I told him I'd let him know on Monday.

designman

I guess you’re looking for an opinion on the price. There has been hardly any price talk around here lately but I’ll give you my take.

Whenever friends are involved I usually like to offer my hand and never ask for a favor unless needed. Better to give than receive. After all, this is what friends are for. So, on that note I think you can pay the price he offered and feel good about it.

Then there is the pure value consideration. Boxsters take early depreciation hits, Boxster S sales are down considerably this year, plus the 07 model is arriving soon with the more powerful engine. I think the car you describe could be had for at least $10K off sticker when the new ones arrive in the showrooms and $12K off near year end. I think the time is at hand for bargain buying.

Good luck. Let’s hear what you do.

mglobe

For somewhere in the mid 60's (maybe lower) you can have a low mileage (<10,000 miles) 05' 997. For me, I'd rather have a Carerra, even if it is used. You have to go of course with what you want.

Periokid

I say go for it. $6900 off isn't bad as long as you don't mind that the 2007 has more power.

mooty

so, what's the story larry?
did you did yoou did you???

Larry Herman

Yep I did! Just brought it home tonight & we (wife & I) put about 75 miles on it. Perfect car for an old fart like me to cruise around in.

mooty

congrats larry.
where are the mandatory pix?

cvazquez

Congratulations old timer... enjoy the Boxster S... the S is for super fun!

Larry Herman

Geez, I'm only 51!

Hey John, here are those pics.

mooty

larry, i got the same 19" on my cayman.
my 20 months old is sitting on my lap, very sick with running nose and bad cough, wont eat, talk or anything. saw the pix of your car, giggled, pointed, and started talking giberish! i think she likes your car!

Chris C.

Nice car! Best of luck with it.

airboxster

Man if that is metalic black it is identical to my Boxster S.

rome

BEAUTIFUL