pologuy

Ok,

Any input as to why no one is bidding on this 2001 triple black Boxster?



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...fCarsQ5fTrucks

sjfehr

For one, it's a dealer. For another... probably just the bad economy.

pologuy

Yeah, but still, that is one hell of a price for a 2001 with 49,500 miles!

Sadly, it is the EXACT car, color, year and low mileage I am looking for...

But I am a Realtor, and right now is not the best of times .... enough said...

sjfehr

Well, it also said the reserve hadn't been met. The reserve is probably market price, as the dealer isn't going to sell it for a loss like a sufficiently motivated private individual might.

pologuy

Ah....

And the ad says one owner, but the Carfax says it has had 2.....

pl

u answered your own question.

nobody has $$ to buy anything now, thus the price drop.

i don't feel this boxster is such a great deal, it's tip

pologuy

Just to pick your/everybody's brain, what would you consider a "good deal" on this car?

I mean an amount that I could go into this dealership for this exact car and say I will pay you this much and they wouldn't like it, but would take it...

Just asking your OPINION...

schwank

It's an auto too. Hell I probably couldn't pull more than 16 or so for my 01S.

theiceman

those people who pay extra for tip get screwed after when trying to sell. Not very desireable for an enthusiast.

SKM

$12,000 might do it. They may need to try to sell it a few more times if they have not owned it a long time.

pologuy

Yeah, $12,000 was going to be my guess as well....

Now if only there will be cars like this in 6 or so months....

mikefocke

But there are buyers for a TIP...

Just talking to one. And have owned 2 myself.

Now if there were just buyers of any kind....

THXBABE

I put my 02 S up for sale - 36K miles, good shape etc. I was getting a lot of 16-17K offers. I decided for that I will keep it for now.

Doug&Julie

I'm still convinced that eBay buyers for some cars (like the Boxster) are just looking for real bargains, and serious Boxster shoppers will look elsewhere. Couple that with the state of the economy and everybody and their mother saying Boxsters are "worthless" anymore and I can't image trying to sell one now.

I'm a little surprised at the "it's a toy and toys aren't selling right now" mentality, only because Boxsters make excellent daily drivers, and even good winter drivers, so I see them as much more than a toy. $12k...$14k...$16k...it's a lot of car for the money. If it's what you want, make an offer. If you buy it and think you've overpaid for it, just don't tell "us" and we'll just vicariously enjoy Boxster ownership with you.

pologuy

And then the converse - Boxster owners usually think their car is worth more than it actually is... ducking