Help me get a C4S -- Buy MY Boxster! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

10-30-2008, 06:45 AM

Jeph, you have no reason to defend your integrity on this Forum. You have a great car and an even better reputation here on the board.

RandallNeighbour · 10-30-2008, 08:25 AM

Jeph, you will find a lot of very ignorant people interested in your car and they won't know genuine Carrera lights from our aftermarkets unless you inform them of it.

Frankly, I don't think it's a deal-killer because they're incredibly well made and light (coming from someone who owns them as well.) Adding that they're Italian made aftermarket rims that weigh X pounds compared to factory turbo twists may actually help the sale of the car.

Jeph · 10-30-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bmussatti

Jeph, you have no reason to defend your integrity on this Forum. You have a great car and an even better reputation here on the board.

Bill, remind me to give you a big ol' hug next time I see you! Ha!

Randall, I love the replicas -even better than the authentics. Know why? Because the rears are a) wider and b) NOT concave -rather more flush with the side of the car. You'll notice it next time you see authentic rims. Oh, and c) cheaper.

But I removed it from the listing anyway.

Perfectlap · 10-30-2008, 11:03 AM

well its up to the buyer to ask what on the car is factory or isn't. The thing about these cars is that most become enthusiasts once they buy the car. A guy who never thought about an aftermarket wheel or ever bought an expensive wax changes a great deal of his behavior when he pulls the p-car trigger. I can assure you that most will not be too happy to know that everything on the car didn't come from factory, until of course he reads how much even the replica wheels are going for these days. I don't think you can buy replicas for what I paid for my factory Carreras. Although I got a screaming good deal. Better to give full disclosure--when asked--before the sale.

p.s.
I want a C4 as well, they make great grocery getters. I want red with tan leather. I just dont have the room or drive enough to justify a second car. But if the prices keep falling like this it will be too hard to pass up. i test drove one last summer 07 and teh price had fallen probably 15K in that time. I'll just store the Boxster off-site during winter.

Topless · 10-30-2008, 03:51 PM

Jeph,

That Boxster looks sweet! Tasteful mods and lots of TLC. It should sell at that price to a buyer who knows what they are getting. Sports car buyers are on the endangered species list right now. Don't forget to mention you can get 30 mpg highway in your car if you keep a soft right foot. Good luck!

coreseller · 10-30-2008, 05:36 PM

Beautiful car!!!!! I love the looks of the front end!!!!! That being said it is refreshing to see your intentions of being forthright with potential buyers, carfaxes, autochecks and informed buyers would quickly surmise the real reasons for the friendly face

. I've been in industrial sales for ~ 25 years, I / we (our company) rely on repeat sales, if you're full of it you're found out early on. Karma is out there.................

BTW....I have the same aspirations.....C4S except in the 997 version, too many tuitions calling for now. Good luck on the sale.

Jeph · 10-30-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by coreseller

Beautiful car!!!!! I love the looks of the front end!!!!! That being said it is refreshing to see your intentions of being forthright with potential buyers, carfaxes, autochecks and informed buyers would quickly surmise the real reasons for the friendly face

. I've been in industrial sales for ~ 25 years, I / we (our company) rely on repeat sales, if you're full of it you're found out early on. Karma is out there.................

BTW....I have the same aspirations.....C4S except in the 997 version, too many tuitions calling for now. Good luck on the sale.

Ha, "karma."

Thanks for the compliments. If I could afford it, I assure you I'd have a 997 4S. But in that price range, you're not too far from a GT3 -which I think I'd like even better.

Blkboxster · 11-01-2008, 03:29 PM

ask for more, 7 months ago i sold my 99 for $22K

Jeph · 11-04-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blkboxster

ask for more, 7 months ago i sold my 99 for $22K

I know the market was a different place 7 months ago, but DANG! 22? Nice work.

I think I need to add more pix, less professional ones.

Fletch986 · 10-30-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Topless

Jeph,

That Boxster looks sweet! Tasteful mods and lots of TLC. It should sell at that price to a buyer who knows what they are getting. Sports car buyers are on the endangered species list right now. Don't forget to mention you can get 30 mpg highway in your car if you keep a soft right foot. Good luck!

x2...Nice car. I believe the price is right. It wouldn't be on the market long here in Atlanta.

Good luck

Fletch