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Old 01-05-2019, 03:52 PM
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99' boxster 5 speed with 119k miles for $3200

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/tacoma-1999-porsche-boxster-5sp/6782259328.html

I paid that much for an 83' 944 in 2000. It looks like the cheapest 986 on cars.com is $4995
Old 01-05-2019, 06:03 PM
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Yes, that's unusually low. But I'd take a look at it if I were in the market: A good going-over or a PPI will let you know what's what.
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agree, it does look low if the car is otherwise in good shape. but definitely worth a look. I bought my 99 base Boxster for $3k with minor front end damage
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Originally Posted by joseph mitro
agree, it does look low if the car is otherwise in good shape
I'd like to see some pictures that employ greater clarity. Those pics look like the seller was using a PotatoCam 3000 with the Spud 7 flash feature.
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Originally Posted by porschefig
99' boxster 5 speed with 119k miles for $3200

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/c...782259328.html

I paid that much for an 83' 944 in 2000. It looks like the cheapest 986 on cars.com is $4995
Without doing any research checking whole sale/trade in values at www.kbb.com and www.nada.com the price seems a bit low. $3200 is around -- at least this used to be the case -- "roller" territory.

Check out the car. Thoroughly. Could need a top. Tires. Brakes. Clutch. Or any number of other things. A car that old a new clutch and flywheel job -- which could run $3000 (or more) -- makes it hard for some owners to spend that kind of money for a car that is worth on a good day maybe not even twice that amount.



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