Ideally, where, when and who would you buy your 986/987 from?

[stephen wilson]

I've always heard a well cared for private party sale is best, especially if they "have" to sell. Having said that, If you are particular at all about the color & options, you may have a very long wait. I was waiting for a triple black '06 for a year and a half, and only found dealer cars. I ended up getting a CPO car. Porsches are a low volume car, so pickings can be slim.

[Topless]

1st choice- A PP one owner car with excellent service history records.
2nd choice- A reputable local dealer with service history records.
3rd choice- A PP multi owner car with service history records.
4th choice- eBay motors with good service history and life in the sunbelt.
I walk away- A PP or dealer with unknown service history, shoddy car mods, or signs of winter service in the rust belt.

I am way more interested in car condition and service history than specific colors or options.

[SeaNile31]

And to think I had the perfect car last winter. Bought an 05 S, triple black, with CPO warranty, 16,xxx miles and sold it in 3 weeks without even registering the car. Drove it 6 miles and got the crazy idea to buy a Ferrari 360. As soon as the Fcar showed up and I realized I could be cruising around topless in my Boxster S fair weather DD I was bummed. There is nothing like a Ferrari, but I'd rather drive a Boxster S 15,000 miles a year vs 1000 miles a year in a Fcar. I want my Boxster S back!!

[extanker]

Originally Posted by SeaNile31

And to think I had the perfect car last winter. Bought an 05 S, triple black, with CPO warranty, 16,xxx miles and sold it in 3 weeks without even registering the car. Drove it 6 miles and got the crazy idea to buy a Ferrari 360. As soon as the Fcar showed up and I realized I could be cruising around topless in my Boxster S fair weather DD I was bummed. There is nothing like a Ferrari, but I'd rather drive a Boxster S 15,000 miles a year vs 1000 miles a year in a Fcar. I want my Boxster S back!!

i have an 09 base ...ya still got the ferrari...lets talk

[SeaNile31]

Bought the 05 S in January, sold in Feb and lost $500, not bad considering that included my shipping costs from IN to PA. Bought the 360 in Feb, showed up in March, immediately put FabSpeed exhaust, mufflers and hi flow cats on, drove it 1000 miles, sold it in August and got back every single penny, including shipping, FabSpeed costs and the PA sales tax. Driving the car was awesome and it did not cost me a cent. Now I want another Boxster S. I want to like a 350Z Roadster but can't quite get my self to buy it. I know it would be reliable, no IMS issues, etc., but I just can't do it...