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Old 03-11-2005, 03:11 PM   #1
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"Will spring ever arrive here in New England ???"

In my experience, Spring will arrive around June 3rd!

Hang in there!

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Old 03-12-2005, 08:06 AM   #2
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Gentlemen, thanks for sharing your choices of option with me. Great selection by the way.

Here is what I am thinking to get for my first Porsche:

Boxster S with:

1. Preferred Package which includes: Wheel Caps with Colored Crest, Self-dim Mirrors and Rain Sensor, Heated Seats, Floor Mats in Interior Color. $2190.

2. Sport Chrono package which includes analog and digital chronometer, sport button in center console; also adds ability to adjust lighting, wipers, AC and door locking to suit personal preference. $920

3. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) which Includes active management of suspension firmness and a ride height decrease of 10 mm from standard suspension $1990

4. Windstop $ 375

5. Bose Surround Sound $950

I have not decided if I need Auto Climate Control or Bi-Xenon light. I don’t like blue tinted light and in my experience, it really bad for bad weather driving. However, I have not experienced the Porsche Bi-Xenon, so if anyone has the direct experience in driving in the snow or fog using these lights please share with me.

BTW on Page 86 in the Boxster Booklet, it states that auto climate control is standard in every Boxster. Apparently, it is not so.

The whole package comes to $61,020. When compared to 911, I think it is still a great bargain having such a well designed and balanced, well executed Porsche Driving Instrument. Yes, 911’s have a bigger engine and are faster. Since I have no desire to do track (no offend to anyone), it really do not have much good here in Delaware. I do enjoy an occasional high speed driving through the back country road in the middle of the night when it rains.

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Old 03-12-2005, 11:41 AM   #3
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"Will spring ever arrive here in New England ???"

In my experience, Spring will arrive around June 3rd!

Hang in there!

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Old 03-12-2005, 01:42 PM   #4
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prefferred package

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you listed perffered package as an option @ 2195.00. Get the items separate save the bucks for taxes.

crested wheel covers 170.00
diming mirrors/rain sensors 690.00
heated seats 480.00
floor mats 115.00

the total comes in @ 1475.00
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Old 03-13-2005, 06:26 AM   #5
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Thanks GB,

I will look into this. There are a few discrepanies between the porsche book and their website. I thought the preferred package also include the sound plus system too. Hey there is nothing wrong to save a few bucks for a couple minutes of my time.

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Old 03-29-2005, 03:11 PM   #6
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you listed perffered package as an option @ 2195.00. Get the items separate save the bucks for taxes.

crested wheel covers 170.00
diming mirrors/rain sensors 690.00
heated seats 480.00
floor mats 115.00

the total comes in @ 1475.00
the package also includes the bose stereo, so you do save 300-400$
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Old 03-29-2005, 03:22 PM   #7
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I could be wrong, but I believe someone on here has posted that the Preferred Package on the S includes power seats, so that would explain the price difference. Of course, it doesn't say that on the Porsche web site, but we know how wrong that can be.
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Old 05-22-2005, 10:36 AM   #8
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I registered this morning and stumbled on this thread.

I'm 3 weeks away from delivery on a new 05 Boxster S at Hoehn (Carlsbad, CA). They are offering me $2500 off 59k msrp as the first offer. I want to get around 3500-4000 off. I have emailed one other dealer in LA who has not yet replied.

Just wanted some input on if this is a fair offer in CA and any tips on getting a good deal in the Orange County/LA area.

FYI, I did not order this boxster. It is one that was scheduled to arrive.

Thanks!
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Old 05-22-2005, 11:27 AM   #9
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Talking

It is always hard to know these things in advance and market dynamics move form week to week. Hey, if you are ready to sign on the line and have your dough in hand, make them the offer you want to make them.

If they let you walk, you know the number was too low FOR THEM!

Another way to do this is to send emails to dealers all around SOCAL with a firm offer to buy at your price. You might be surprised how many respond!
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