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Old 02-28-2010, 06:12 AM   #1
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04 550?

I am looking at a 550 with 19K on it. the guy is asking way to much in my opinion . what do you guys think one of these is worth ? What would be a non offending low ball offer ? In my opinion I don't think these cars are super special and are not that much different than an optoined out regular S model. some input would be welcome.
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Old 02-28-2010, 06:30 AM   #2
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Give us more information. How much does he want? How much do you want to pay? What are the book values on the car as well as the book values on a similar boxS of the same model year?

It's hard to know what to tell you without this info...
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Old 02-28-2010, 06:40 AM   #3
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he is asking 35k . for it clean retail is 29k and clean trade is 25k and change. i do not think he will get even close to what he is asking . there are a lot of 987 S models with low miles in this pricing range.
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The 550

was nothing but a very well optioned marketing ploy to pretend some exclusivity to the last few 986s produced. Every manufacturer does that...a special edition just before the old model is replaced. I doubt any 986 will ever be a collectible. Most desirable 986, yea if you like the colors. Some aspects of the 987...yea. Just makes it harder to maintain.

$35k is ridiculous. Even asking that is ridiculous. It shows the seller has an inflated impression of his own worth and therefore of his car's value. I doubt you'll be able to strike a fair deal on that car. $26k.

I;d take my Problem areas web page printout to him and show him you know the potential problems and offer $25k. And don't budge. There are 1200 Boxsters for sale today at www.cars.com. That means there must be hundreds more out there. You can get a better deal on a nice car. And about 35k miles with the 30k done and fresh best quality tires is the sweet spot.
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Old 02-28-2010, 07:56 AM   #5
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wow

That made for a GREAT laugh..35K....unrealistic...number one with so many newer boxsters out there with improvements, this economy or ANY...you would have to find some millionaire that wants that EXACT care to fork over 35K....offer the 25K.
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Old 02-28-2010, 09:02 AM   #6
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Better have a 3.8 conversion in it for that money (with all the LN/Raby updates).
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