80k miles. Time to sell?
06-04-2007, 02:15 AM
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80k miles. Time to sell?
By 2000 Boxster just turned over 80,000 miles. It's running great and still a blast to drive but I'm thinking it's time to sell and get something else. Leaning toward a '97 993 S model. Should I make the switch or hold on to this one for another year?
06-04-2007, 03:21 PM
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If you still enjoy your car and it runs well, why sell it? From this point forward there will be very little depreciation. As you probably already know, a '97 993S with average miles will command top dollar. I've seen asking prices in the mid and upper $50s for 993Ss with moderate miles.
06-04-2007, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mborkow
i'm not sure why you'd sell the box to get a 993...it isn't to dodge repair costs i assume
Get a CPO'd 987S or CaymanS.
I was just reading an article in Excellence (1973 911 RS vs Cayman) where they said the 2.7 was a great "Driver's" bargain and the only thing better was the less expensive Boxster. Considering I paid 30K for my '00 986 BoxsterS almost 3 years ago and that for $40K you can get a 06 987S....might be time for you to get a taste of 280 HP, superior lap times without the maintenace/repair costs of that 993.
06-04-2007, 06:44 PM
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If I had gotten rid of my '02 Boxster at 80,000 miles I would have ...
Originally Posted by Cincy_Ron
By 2000 Boxster just turned over 80,000 miles. It's running great and still a blast to drive but I'm thinking it's time to sell and get something else. Leaning toward a '97 993 S model. Should I make the switch or hold on to this one for another year?
169.5K+ miles and heading for 200K.
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Macster.
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06-05-2007, 02:16 PM
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yeah but the little things start to pile up. Dings, scratches, curbed wheels, faded top, new shocks/coils, rotors, clutch, worn out seats and carpeting, pitted windshield, alarm remotes, weather stripping,etc..
keeping it looking and running show room new starts to add up despite the engines willingness to go north of 100K miles.
keeping it looking and running show room new starts to add up despite the engines willingness to go north of 100K miles.
06-05-2007, 08:09 PM
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Yeah, the car develops battle scars. Was it Enzo Ferrari that liked...
Originally Posted by perfectlap
yeah but the little things start to pile up. Dings, scratches, curbed wheels, faded top, new shocks/coils, rotors, clutch, worn out seats and carpeting, pitted windshield, alarm remotes, weather stripping,etc..
keeping it looking and running show room new starts to add up despite the engines willingness to go north of 100K miles.
keeping it looking and running show room new starts to add up despite the engines willingness to go north of 100K miles.
Regardless, what car would you rather see get rock chips? One with 80K+ miles or one with 800 miles?
Nothing like driving a brand new car and hearing rocks bouncing off front trunk, front of the car, windshield.
Sure, everyone has to decide for himself how important a car's looks are and if after many miles if the blemishes warrant replacement of the vehicle.
My '02 still cleans up nice, interior shows little wear save for the driver's side floor mat that has a hole worn in it from my left foot's heel. New mats are $90 and when (if) I go to sell car I'll probably replace the old mats with new ones.
Or maybe not.
To see one obviously new/unworn part/component can give a cautious used car buyer reason to perhaps back away from the car. Better all items/components show the same patina acquired from the car's use.
Which is why I'll probably never repaint/replace the front bumper.
The only things that get replaced/renewed are those that require it -- tires, brakes, etc. -- and once the windshield (developed a huge crack). At some point I'll probably replace -- recently -- cracked rear plastic window -- although I have to admit (and hate to admit) the clear plastic tape I applied has sealed the crack just fine and at between $680 to $1000 for a new rear window (or nearly $4000 for a new top from Porsche dealer) that plastic tape is looking more like a long term solution than a short term patch...
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Macster.
06-06-2007, 02:48 AM
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2001 Boxster S 63K. Even the wife commented how I have never kept a car this long. Time or mileage wise. Would love to have a new Camen , just not enough to sell the S. Does every thing I ask and IMHO will still look good twenty years from now. I guess if you go look at something like a new car or bike, sit in the drivers seat, hold the wheel and your hear beat does not go up a little then you really don't want or need it. Just my rule of thumb. Works for me. Good luck on your decision.
06-06-2007, 08:49 AM
#13
....would you rather be working on the Boxster, or some boring patio or house project off the "honey do" list ?
Someone older and wiser once said "Everytime something breaks down, it's just the car's way of providing another opportunity to upgrade......" Perspective is everything.
Stone chips getting bad? There's a new cure for that....it's called a paintjob. Works like a charm.
Someone older and wiser once said "Everytime something breaks down, it's just the car's way of providing another opportunity to upgrade......" Perspective is everything.
Stone chips getting bad? There's a new cure for that....it's called a paintjob. Works like a charm.
