Discount from MSRP on 987

[mrsparkle]

I emailed an offer this morning. MSRP was $57,745... I asked for $58,300 OTD.

Their response was $58,800.

I'm trying for $58,500.

Also going to talk to Hoehn and see if they can beat that.

[Brucelee]

You are pretty close.

Good luck!

[Meloman]

Hi,

I'm a newbie to this site. Lots of great info and insight. I'd like to know whether anyone has been able to negotiate a substantial discount (3500-4K) on a 05' boxster that was ordered, not one on the lot. My local dealer (salesman) said that they do not discount their cars. If that's true, then see ya! I'm in Virginia Beach. Thanks

[eslai]

Well I'd say Mr. Sparkle did a good job out in Carlsbad. I should've ordered through them rather than Pioneer but I was lazy. I only got $1500 off.

I believe if you read back further in this thread you'll see talk of 6% off.

[Brucelee]

I am a big Hoen fan,

Good folks all around!

[mrsparkle]

I'll have to agree with brucelee on hoehn.

The staff is friendly, courteous and willing to make you a good deal. I went as far as telling them about their service. The only problem I have is that they close too early. What kind of dealership closes at 7pm m-f?

[eslai]

I believe they close later than Pioneer, even.

[kskimtahoe]

I had 3300 off on made to order last December (before any 987's were on the lot). Maybe you can do better? My MSRP was 49500. Good luck.

kskimtahoe

Originally Posted by Meloman

Hi,

I'm a newbie to this site. Lots of great info and insight. I'd like to know whether anyone has been able to negotiate a substantial discount (3500-4K) on a 05' boxster that was ordered, not one on the lot. My local dealer (salesman) said that they do not discount their cars. If that's true, then see ya! I'm in Virginia Beach. Thanks

[mrsparkle]

I ended up purchasing a 987S at another dealer.

I compromised the color for the options (black instead of seal grey). My options include bi-xenon headlights, bose w/windstop, heated seats, pasm, sport chrono, 19" carrera s wheels, leather sport seats and sport shifter.

I wasn't looking for the sports shifter or 19" wheels. It was either getting this one or ordering an '06 and waiting 3 1/2 months. I'm very happy though.

FYI, the sports shifter is a lot stiffer than standard. 4th gear is still tricky but vertical throws are much better.

Also, not sure if this is normal but I noticed that sometimes first gear makes a rattling noise. Sounds like it's coming from the exhaust. It only happens in first gear at 3000rpm the first time I take off. Wonder what it could be.

[eslai]

I haven't heard that rattling that you're talking about. Glad to hear you got the car you wanted, even if it had a few extra options. I didn't know they're already talking about an '06 model!

We should get together sometime and compare notes. San Clemente isn't all that far away.

[mrsparkle]

All new orders are going to be '06's. June starts the new '06 production...that's what I was told by the dealer.

We should definately meet up. I just hope I don't look at your seal grey and have regrets.