Prospective Owner of 986 Boxster S- Need Advice

[BruceH]

The 2003 looks nice, you will get a glass window and a glove box. Personally, I would go with your original 2000. Go over there with your offer and see what happens.

[peterek]

Originally Posted by BruceH

The 2003 looks nice, you will get a glass window and a glove box. Personally, I would go with your original 2000. Go over there with your offer and see what happens.

Yeah, there is something that that i like about 2000 one more than 2003 and carfax looks really nice with all services detailed, also i found out on carfax that
Brake fluid flushed/changed and Oil and filter changed in by the end of 2011 when car had 20k miles
it is a 2.5 hour drive to see the car, Maybe i should give my offer to the guy over the phone?

[Coffinhunter]

IF you pick it up make sure you get the brakes flushed. Porsche receommends that they are done every two years regardless of mileage.

The main difference between the 2000 and the 03 is going to be a glove box, glass rear window, and a little more HP in the 2003. It seems silly, but the glove box is really nice to have, and there is a reason so many replace the top with a glass window. No more "chop" when putting down the top.

With that said, you will LOVE either one.

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by peterek

Yeah, there is something that that i like about 2000 one more than 2003 and carfax looks really nice with all services detailed, also i found out on carfax that
Brake fluid flushed/changed and Oil and filter changed in by the end of 2011 when car had 20k miles
it is a 2.5 hour drive to see the car, Maybe i should give my offer to the guy over the phone?

When selling a car or anything for that matter, I get lots of emails, texts, and sometimes calls asking if I will take XXXX? For me, I don't take anyone serious unless they are standing in front of me. You really need to do it in person. There is something different about a buyer who is standing in front of you with cash in hand, ready to buy. Just my opinion of course.

[peterek]

Originally Posted by BruceH

When selling a car or anything for that matter, I get lots of emails, texts, and sometimes calls asking if I will take XXXX? For me, I don't take anyone serious unless they are standing in front of me. You really need to do it in person. There is something different about a buyer who is standing in front of you with cash in hand, ready to buy. Just my opinion of course.

You absolutely right, I would defiinatelly do that it he car would be close to me,
I just dont want to do 2.5 hrs of driving one way to get my offer turned down, or seller will take an advantage of that I drove that far to get that car that means i can pay his price....

opinions suggestions?


P.S you guys are way more helpfull than VWVortex members when i was buying my CC

[Kurt V]

Originally Posted by peterek

You absolutely right, I would defiinatelly do that it he car would be close to me,
I just dont want to do 2.5 hrs of driving one way to get my offer turned down, or seller will take an advantage of that I drove that far to get that car that means i can pay his price....
opinions suggestions?

2 1/2 hours to get a car is nothing. Just a nice morning drive. And ALWAYS be willing to walk away.

When I go to look at, and possibly buy, a car I already have a price in my head that I am willing to pay. If I can't get it for that, then I walk.

Car seems nice and also well maintained. The speed humps and plastic body work do nothing for me, so that would not affect what I would be willing to pay. You want a Tip, and as you are finding out not so many of those.

I sure wouldn't pay $20K for that car. But that is just me.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by peterek

You absolutely right, I would defiinatelly do that it he car would be close to me,
I just dont want to do 2.5 hrs of driving one way to get my offer turned down, or seller will take an advantage of that I drove that far to get that car that means i can pay his price....

opinions suggestions?


P.S you guys are way more helpfull than VWVortex members when i was buying my CC

I sold my previous car to a guy who boarded a plane from FL to NJ. I picked him up at the terminal and he drove it right back to Florida after I filled the tank for him.

But when I was on the phone with him the day before I made it crystal, please do not show up with less than the amount we agreed to because I would hate for you to have to go home empty handed.

I would make the 'pending PPI and leak down' offer for X amount put it in writing with your signature on it, a blank line for his name, with a note that says if the PPI and leak down result in needed repairs that you are free to revisit your offer price.
email it to him. He doesn't need to sign it just shows what you're prepared to pay before you make the trip. If you like how the car looks and drives, put a deposit on it and ask him to sign on the blank line so he doesn't sell it to someone with a higher offer.